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French Dropsy 18k Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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French Dropsy 18k Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary, detailing the words Virgo Clemens for Blessed Mother. Signed E. Dropsy, stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture with an unknown maker's mark. The reverse shows a sheaf of lilies with the monogram DB and the date 20 Mai 1915.

Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.8 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.95 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this French Gold Religious Medal to the 1910s.

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SA1191949
Dealers Internal Reference
1448a
Description
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a medal depicting the Virgin Mary, detailing the words Virgo Clemens for Blessed Mother. Signed E.
“
Dropsy, stamped with the eagle mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture with an unknown maker's mark.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

The reverse shows a sheaf of lilies with the monogram DB and the date 20 Mai 1915.

Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.8 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 2.95 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this French Gold Religious Medal to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1191949
Dealers Internal Ref
1448a
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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A circular 18K yellow gold medal featuring a relief profile of the veiled Virgin Mary surrounded by the Latin inscription Virgo Clemens.
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Archive I A circular 18K yellow gold medal featuring a relief profile of the veiled Virgin Mary surrounded by the Latin inscription Virgo Clemens.

French Dropsy 18k Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant

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London
W1B 3HH
United Kingdom

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A circular 18K yellow gold medal featuring a relief profile of the veiled Virgin Mary surrounded by the Latin inscription Virgo Clemens.
French Dropsy 18K Yellow Gold Virgin Mary Charm Pendant
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Devotional medals gained widespread popularity in France during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, particularly within the Art Nouveau movement. Craftsmen such as Jean-Baptiste Emile Dropsy created finely sculpted reliefs depicting religious figures, combining sacred iconographic traditions with artistic medal-engraving techniques.

Traditional French religious medals were commonly struck in 18-carat yellow gold or silver, using hardened steel dies to achieve high-relief detail. The process involved die-striking metal discs to create dense, detailed imagery with a textured or matte background and polished high points.

Authentic French gold medals feature official French hallmarks, such as the eagles head mark for 18-carat gold, stamped on the suspension loop or rim. Additionally, original pieces often display the makers signature or monogram engraved directly into the design field alongside precise Latin inscriptions.

Antique gold medals are frequently worn as focal pendants on delicate modern chains or layered alongside other fine gold charm necklaces. They are also suspended from charm bracelets or incorporated into bespoke jewellery arrangements to blend historical craftsmanship with modern attire.

To maintain 18-carat gold jewellery, clean the surface gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled cloth or toothbrush. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive polishes that could wear down delicate embossed details or official hallmarks.
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