Notre-Dame de Cléry medal pendant, gold-tone, religious vintage

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This religious pendant features a square shape with softened corners, with a central relief depicting the Virgin and Child. The perfectly legible embossed inscription reads "NOTRE-DAME DE CLÉRY," linking this piece of jewelry to the pilgrimage tradition associated with the Basilica of Cléry-Saint-André. The suspension ring is wide and robust, allowing this medal to be worn on a sturdy chain or cord.

The medal displays a gold-plated finish with a patinated appearance, showing matte and shiny reflections depending on the light's orientation. The relief work highlights the silhouette of the crowned Virgin holding the Infant Jesus, in a sober and traditional figurative style. The perimeter of the pendant is slightly beveled, emphasizing the central motif and the circular inscription surrounding it.

As the reverse side is not visible in the photo, only the front is described here. No hallmark or manufacturer's mark is visible on the part shown. The surface shows some traces of wear and micro-scratches, characteristic of an old or pre-owned piece of jewelry, enhancing its authenticity and vintage charm.

This type of religious medal is often worn as a sign of devotion or offered during religious events such as baptisms, communions, or pilgrimages. The design and craftsmanship suggest a 20th-century production, typical of French popular religious art.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the front, patina and micro-scratches consistent with the pendant's age and use.

Did you know? The Basilica of Notre-Dame de Cléry-Saint-André, located in the Loiret department, has been an important pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages. It was notably the burial place of King Louis XI, who had great devotion to the Virgin of Cléry.

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