{"product_id":"lot-4-medailles-religieuses-anciennes-vintage-catholiques-pendentifs-iconograph","title":"Lot of 4 old vintage Catholic religious medals, iconographic pendants","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 includes four antique religious medals, oval and round in shape, visible in the photo. Each medal has an integrated suspension ring, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or used as a religious keychain. The presented sides reveal classic Catholic iconography, finely engraved in a traditional style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first medal, oval in shape, depicts the crowned Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus, surrounded by religious symbols. The details of the faces and clothing are finely chiseled, with a visible halo around the heads. The second medal, round in shape, also shows a scene of the Virgin and Child, in a more refined but still detailed style, with a distinctive halo and expressive gestures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third medal, round, presents a profile of a saint holding a sword, accompanied by the legible inscription \"S. PAULUS\" on the right edge, thus identifying Saint Paul. The relief is deep, with a beautiful antique patina visible on the surface, which accentuates the facial features and the folds of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth medal, oval, features a representation of the standing Virgin Mary with open arms. Around the motif, an inscription in French is clearly legible: \"MARIE CONÇUE SANS PÉCHÉ PRIEZ POUR NOUS QUI AVONS RECOURS À VOUS\" (O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee). This motto is typical of the \"miraculous\" medals of the 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible colors are in patinated metallic tones, ranging from matte gold to dark bronze, with homogeneous traces of oxidation and wear, testifying to their age and use. The surfaces show some signs of wear, micro-scratches, and slight material loss, characteristic of antique medals used as religious pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed items, sold as is. Antique patina, visible wear, signs of age, and traces of oxidation on the surfaces. See photos for the precise condition of each medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The so-called \"miraculous\" medals, like the one bearing the inscription \"O Mary, conceived without sin…\", originated from a vision reported in Paris in 1830 by Saint Catherine Labouré and widely distributed from 1832. They are traditionally worn to seek the protection of the Virgin Mary.\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, to ensure the safety of your antique items during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious medal, Catholic pendant, antique medal, Virgin Mary, Saint Paul, miraculous medal, vintage religious medallion, old religious medal, bronze medal, Christian icon, antique religious jewelry, good luck charm medal, religious pendant France\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54314291495239,"sku":"2af2093a-631a-468c-a6b3-958389e1cda2-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_eb7e1f62-5547-4cad-8e30-f8101ad931c2.jpg?v=1783571201","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/lot-4-medailles-religieuses-anciennes-vintage-catholiques-pendentifs-iconograph","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}