Vintage metal keychain St. Christopher relief, religious vintage Alsace vinico

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Visual Description

This antique metal keyring features a religious-style embossed design, depicting Saint Christopher carrying the Christ Child on his shoulder. The scene is framed within a square plaque with clean edges, with stylized rays evoking light or divine protection emanating from the background. The metalwork offers an authentic patina, with dark and lighter areas, indicative of natural aging. The chain, made of flat links, connects the medal to a circular snap ring, typical of vintage keyrings.

The composition presents classic iconography, often associated with the protection of travelers. The details of the relief are well-defined: Saint Christopher is sculpted with visible musculature and the child holds a globe in his left hand, while his right hand seems to bless or indicate direction. The entire design is made in a matte metallic finish, without added color.

The square-shaped keyring suggests manufacturing from the 1950s to the 1970s, a period when this type of religious medal was frequently offered during wine-related events or pilgrimages in Alsace. The bail and ring show wear consistent with prolonged use, without visible structural alteration on the presented side.

The keyring's design highlights the craftsmanship of molded metalwork, with pronounced relief and clean contours. No text or mark is visible on the front of the medal, allowing full expression to the artistic motif. The whole stands out for its retro appearance and traditional inspiration.

This type of object was often distributed at trade shows or competitions related to fine Alsace wines, in connection with the region's winemaking tradition and the protective symbolism of Saint Christopher. The general aesthetic evokes popular souvenirs from the mid-20th century, both utilitarian and decorative.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of a uniform patina, scratches and visible signs of wear on the medal and the ring, without major apparent defect on the visible side.

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