Vintage religious medal Saint Joseph gold-plated metal + antique holy card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This religious lot consists of a small antique medal featuring Saint Joseph, presented in a round insert on a laminated devotional image in a traditional style. The medal, round in shape with an integrated bail, has a golden appearance, suggesting a gilded metal finish as mentioned in the keywords. The central relief depicts a religious figure identifiable as Saint Joseph, holding the Infant Jesus, in a classic composition from Catholic iconography.

The devotional image, on laminated cardboard with rounded corners, features a softly colored illustration of Saint Joseph carrying the Infant Jesus. The background highlights discreet floral motifs and luminous halos around the heads, typical of religious representations from the early to mid-20th century. The medal is inserted into a circle in the upper right of the image, like a miniature ex-voto or a souvenir relic, which enhances the devotional character of the ensemble.

The medal shows a smooth finish on the perimeter and a slightly raised pattern in the center. The clearly visible bail allows for potential suspension. The set displays a light patina, with some visible signs of wear on the support, particularly micro-scratches and handling marks, indicating previous use but without major alteration to the image or the main motif.

The photograph highlights the warm nuances of the ensemble, with a contrast between the gold of the medal and the pastel tones of the devotional image. No text or marks are visible on the visible side of the medal. The presentation on a yellow textile background accentuates the warm and precious dimension of this object of popular piety.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Minor signs of wear on the surface of the devotional image and the medal, with no apparent structural defects on the visible side. The ensemble remains in good presentable condition for devotional or decorative use.

Did you know? Religious medals of Saint Joseph are traditionally given during communions, baptisms, or as daily protection. The association of the medal with a laminated devotional image was common in the second half of the 20th century, particularly in France and Italy, to accompany prayer books or sacristy items.

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