Vintage religious medal Lourdes silver, Virgin apparitions, antique pendant

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique religious medal features a classic round shape, with a visible relief decoration on the front. On the front, there is a depiction of the apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, an iconic scene in Catholic tradition. The medal has a distinct blue-green patina, likely due to oxidation or a particular surface treatment, which gives the whole a unique visual appearance and a certain depth. The outline is encircled by a metallic-looking ring, and the integrated bail at the top allows it to be used as a pendant or rosary medal.

The main motif depicts the Virgin standing, surrounded by relief details, with a praying figure at her feet, typical of Lourdes depictions. The inscription "LOURDES" is clearly legible below the scene, reinforcing the spiritual origin of the object. The surface shows signs of wear and an irregular texture, testifying to its age and authenticity.

The bail is robustly shaped, with a side opening characteristic of hanging medals. The reverse is not visible in the photo; only the front is described here. The item is presented on a yellow circular stand with a textile texture, which is not included in the sale (included for presentation purposes only).

The dominant color of the medal is a patinated blue, with metallic nuances on the perimeter and the bail. The general style evokes 20th-century French religious productions, in a vintage and devotional spirit.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear, distinct patina, and apparent oxidation. Presence of marks and irregularities on the surface, consistent with antique use.

Did you know? The first apparition of the Virgin in Lourdes is said to have occurred in 1858. Since then, the town has become one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, and medals bearing the effigy of the Virgin have been widely distributed as devotional objects since the late 19th century in France and internationally.

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