{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-octogonale-vintage-metal-vierge-a-lenfant-ancien-pendenti","title":"Vintage octagonal religious metal medal, Virgin and Child, old pendant","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 old octagonal Catholic religious medal is made of metal, according to the keywords provided. On the visible side, it features a relief of a seated Virgin holding the Infant Jesus on her lap. To the left of the scene, a raised candle or multi-branched candelabrum motif is depicted, adding a symbolic dimension to the composition. The medal's contours are clean, with a slightly raised border that outlines the entire motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal, patinated by time, displays a dark bronze hue with golden reflections and visible signs of wear on the raised parts of the relief. The surface shows an aged material effect, characteristic of religious objects worn or handled over the years. The bail, also made of metal, is robust and rounded, allowing the medal to be worn as a pendant or attached to a rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central decoration, although marked by wear, remains legible and testifies to careful craftsmanship: the posture of the Virgin and Child, as well as the folds of the garment, are finely carved. No specific text or inscription is visible in the photo, but the general style suggests French production from the early to mid-20th century, typical of devotional objects intended for personal piety or as gifts for religious ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal is presented on a light background, surrounded by an ornate frame that highlights the object's delicate craftsmanship. The grazing light brings out the reliefs and accentuates the patina, emphasizing the antique and authentic appearance of the pendant. The compact aspect and octagonal shape offer an original alternative to more classic round religious medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Visible age-related wear, marked patina on the entire metal, traces of oxidation and abrasion on the reliefs. The bail is intact and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Octagonal religious medals are less common than round or oval models. Their symbolic shape recalls the eight beatitudes in Christian tradition, and they were often given during first communions or pilgrimages, especially in France in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller, to guarantee the security of your purchase until reception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique religious medal, Virgin and Child pendant, octagonal medal, vintage Catholic medal, metal religious jewelry, devotional medal, old french medal, religious pendant, hanging medal, communion medal, bronze look medal, antique religious medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324500988231,"sku":"7db26c75-42ae-4ab9-9bdb-250188403f92","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_85d0a694-72af-4dbf-84cc-1851257b55aa.jpg?v=1783755960","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-octogonale-vintage-metal-vierge-a-lenfant-ancien-pendenti","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}