{"product_id":"lot-4-medailles-religieuses-anciennes-vierge-marie-vintage-pendentifs-ovales-et","title":"Lot of 4 antique religious medals Virgin Mary vintage oval pendants and","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot consists of four antique religious medals, shown in the photo, in oval and hexagonal shapes. Two of the medals feature a raised profile of the Virgin Mary on a geometric faceted surface, typical of an Art Deco or 1930s-50s style. The other two medals are oval, adorned with a full-length image of the Miraculous Virgin, surrounded by a raised inscription. The ensemble evokes a vintage style, with patinated finishes and an antique appearance, consistent with mid-20th-century manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hexagonal pendants display a bust of the Virgin, her head covered with a veil, with a distinct geometric outline. The relief is clear, although the gilded or bronze patina shows some visible signs of wear on the edges and the background of the motif. The oval medals feature the Virgin of the Miraculous Medal, with open arms, an aura, and a peripheral inscription, some characters of which remain legible on the upper edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll four pieces feature an integrated or attached suspension ring, allowing them to be worn as a pendant or used as a religious medal. The colors vary from matte gold to aged bronze, with lighter shades on the oval medals. The surface shows marks of age, indicating prolonged use or storage, which enhances their authentic and antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach medal features sculpted relief details, with attention paid to drapery and facial expressions. No manufacturer's mark is visible on the shown side, and the reverses are not visible in the photo. The style and iconographic representation are typical of 20th-century French Catholic devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, showing patina and visible signs of wear (worn relief, surface marks, slight deformation of some rings). Sold as is, as shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Miraculous Medal, depicted on two of these medals, was designed in 1832 following the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. It is one of the most widely distributed devotional objects in the world, often worn for its symbolism of protection and intercession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. Items are prepared with the utmost care to ensure their safety during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious medal, antique pendant, Virgin Mary, miraculous medal, vintage catholic medal, bronze medal, gilded medal, religious art deco, oval medal, hexagonal medal, devotional medal, old religious pendant, Virgin medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54302757683527,"sku":"4a5d36aa-1e21-4d5a-8208-51369bd789c4-PA2.00","price":10.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_51d6809f-ce1b-4e79-b250-fa8d0ed2806e.jpg?v=1783392783","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-4-medailles-religieuses-anciennes-vierge-marie-vintage-pendentifs-ovales-et","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}