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French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique a Jour Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique a Jour Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Medal

1900 - 1920
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A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary with plique-a-jour red and blue enamel surround designed as a radiant set of gothic arches. Signed E Dropsy, stamped with the eagle’s head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, and a partial maker's mark. Engraved to the reverse 'Pierrette' with the date '6-9-28'.

Dimensions: 2.7 x 2 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.10 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Enamel Virgin Mary Pendant to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1129891
Dealers Internal Reference
1636
Description
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Virgin Mary with plique-a-jour red and blue enamel surround designed as a radiant set of gothic arches.
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Signed E Dropsy, stamped with the eagle’s head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, and a partial maker's mark.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Engraved to the reverse 'Pierrette' with the date '6-9-28'.

Dimensions: 2.7 x 2 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.10 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.7cm (1.06")
Width
2cm (0.79")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Enamel Virgin Mary Pendant to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1129891
Dealers Internal Ref
1636
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Archive I An oval 18-carat yellow gold medal pendant featuring an embossed profile of the Virgin Mary framed by a border of blue and red plique-a-jour enamel.

French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique a Jour Enamel 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Medal

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An oval 18-carat yellow gold medal pendant featuring an embossed profile of the Virgin Mary framed by a border of blue and red plique-a-jour enamel.
French Dropsy Virgin Mary Plique A Jour Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Medal
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An oval 18-carat yellow gold medal pendant featuring an embossed profile of the Virgin Mary framed by a border of blue and red plique-a-jour enamel.
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Plique-a-jour is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in open cells without a metal backing, allowing light to pass through the material similar to stained-glass windows.

These medals were typically constructed using high-carat gold, such as 18-carat yellow gold, combined with die-struck low-relief sculpting and vitreous enamel detail.

Authentic pieces generally bear French eagles head hallmarks for 18-carat gold, makers marks, original engraver signatures such as Dropsy, and true glass enamel rather than modern acrylic resin.

Gold religious pendants can be worn layered on fine gold neck chains or displayed securely inside a fabric-lined shadow box case alongside vintage devotional artefacts.

Plique-a-jour enamel should be wiped gently with a soft microfiber cloth; avoid ultrasonic cleaners, harsh chemical solvents, or immersion in hot water, as thermal shock can crack the unbacked vitreous cells.
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