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French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant

1900 - 1920
Description

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Madonna and Child, signed and initialled by E. Dropsy. The reverse depicts a spray of lilies and the phrase 'Alma Mater' (Nourishing Mother) and is engraved with the initials HI and the date '7 & 11 Septembre 1923'. Stamped with the eagle's head mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture.

Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.6 x 0.125 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 3.38 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this 18k Gold Madonna Pendant to the 1910s.

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SA1192970
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1493
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A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as an oval medal depicting the Madonna and Child, signed and initialled by E. Dropsy.
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The reverse depicts a spray of lilies and the phrase 'Alma Mater' (Nourishing Mother) and is engraved with the initials HI and the date '7 & 11 Septembre 1923'.
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd

Stamped with the eagle's head mark for 18 karat gold and French manufacture.

Dimensions: 2.6 x 1.6 x 0.125 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 3.38 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.6cm (1.02")
Width
1.6cm (0.63")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this 18k Gold Madonna Pendant to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192970
Dealers Internal Ref
1493
ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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Telephone 07810 526923
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207 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
United Kingdom

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An oval 18ct yellow gold devotional pendant featuring a relief carving of the Madonna and Child.
French Dropsy Madonna and Child 18k Yellow Gold Charm Pendant
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, French medallists began incorporating fluid, naturalistic Art Nouveau design elements into traditional devotional objects. Renowned engravers produced high-relief motifs of sacred figures, transforming religious medals into artistic, collectible pieces of fine jewellery.

Antique devotional pendants were typically die-struck or cast using high-purity precious metals, such as 18ct yellow gold. The technique allowed sculptors to achieve intricate, low-relief details on small surfaces before hand-finishing the piece with a bail for suspension.

Authentic French pieces feature official hallmarks, such as the eagles head mark designating 18ct gold, stamped along the edge or bail. They also often bear the engraved signature of the original medallist or maker near the base of the central relief.

An antique religious charm can be suspended from a fine contemporary gold chain for a minimal statement or layered alongside modern textures and lockets. Its neutral warm metal hue pairs effectively with both casual knitwear and formal tailoring.

Clean 18ct gold softly using a soft microfiber cloth and mild warm soapy water to remove surface oils without dulling the detailed relief work. Store the piece individually in a lined jewellery box to prevent surface scratches from other metals.
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