{"product_id":"art-deco-french-virgin-mary-medal-in-18k-gold-with-mother-of-pearl-c1930","title":"Art Deco Virgin Mary Pendant","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA splendid and unusual early 20th-century French religious medal; crafted in 18K gold and dating to around 1930, during the height of the Art Deco period. The piece takes the form of a stylised bell-shaped plaque, a characteristic silhouette of the era, and is inset with an iridescent mother-of-pearl ground displaying subtle greens, lilacs, and soft purples.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe obverse presents a finely hand-engraved profile of the Virgin Mary, her features rendered with great softness and sensitivity; the texture of the drapery and the modelling of the face demonstrate the engraver’s considerable skill. She is shown holding a symbolic lily—likely intended as a Madonna lily, traditionally associated with purity and the Virgin.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA small monogram in the lower left corner, apparently \u003cstrong\u003eAC\u003c\/strong\u003e, marks the personal signature of the engraver; such signed work is highly desirable and reflects pride in craftsmanship. The reverse is enclosed in a clean 18K gold frame, the edges with stepped Art Deco lines.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHallmarked with the French \u003cstrong\u003eeagle’s head\u003c\/strong\u003e for 18K gold, and a maker’s mark showing \u003cstrong\u003eL \u0026amp; C\u003c\/strong\u003e flanking a pair of cherries.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eExcellent condition with a lovely, even patina.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 16 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18K gold with mother-of-pearl ground\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e French eagle head; maker’s mark \u003cem\u003eL \u0026amp; C\u003c\/em\u003e with cherries\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1930\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48949469315380,"sku":"1017810190","price":6442.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A6634_2718691.jpg?v=1763572122","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/art-deco-french-virgin-mary-medal-in-18k-gold-with-mother-of-pearl-c1930","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}