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French Bouloux Virgin Mary Mater Dei 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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French Bouloux Virgin Mary Mater Dei 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

1900 - 1920
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A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Virgin Mary in profile with the motto 'MATER DEI' (Mother of God). The reverse depicts a dove flying over clouds towards the radiating sun with the letter M for Marion/Mary in the centre of the sun. Below this the engraved name Suzanne Camia and the date 24 Octobre 1915. Stamped with the horse's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, along with an unknown maker's mark. Signed Bouloux.

Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.8 x 0.12 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.49 grams

(Chain not included)

Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Virgin Mary Pendant to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Reference Numbers
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SA1242443
Dealers Internal Reference
1772g
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A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as a round medal with a relief of the Virgin Mary in profile with the motto 'MATER DEI' (Mother of God).
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The reverse depicts a dove flying over clouds towards the radiating sun with the letter M for Marion/Mary in the centre of the sun.
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Below this the engraved name Suzanne Camia and the date 24 Octobre 1915. Stamped with the horse's head for 18 karat gold and French manufacture, along with an unknown maker's mark. Signed Bouloux.

Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.8 x 0.12 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 1.49 grams

(Chain not included)

Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this Gold Virgin Mary Pendant to the 1910s.

Height
2.2cm (0.87")
Width
1.8cm (0.71")
Depth
0.1cm (0.04")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1242443
Dealers Internal Ref
1772g
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Archive I A circular 18-carat yellow gold medal pendant featuring an embossed profile relief of the Virgin Mary with the Latin inscription Mater Dei.

French Bouloux Virgin Mary Mater Dei 18k Yellow Gold Medal Pendant

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A circular 18-carat yellow gold medal pendant featuring an embossed profile relief of the Virgin Mary with the Latin inscription Mater Dei.
French Bouloux Virgin Mary Mater Dei 18K Yellow Gold Medal Pendant
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A circular 18-carat yellow gold medal pendant featuring an embossed profile relief of the Virgin Mary with the Latin inscription Mater Dei.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleFrench Religious Antique
  • Material18K Yellow Gold
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsVirgin Mary profile, Mater Dei inscription, Suspension loop, Relief carving
  • SizeH 2.2 cm (1 in) x W 1.8 cm (1 in) x D 0.1 cm (0 in)

This French religious antique pendant from 1910 takes the form of a circular 18K yellow gold medal charm. The piece displays a polished golden finish with relief carving depicting the Virgin Mary in profile, accompanied by the Latin inscription "MATER DEI" alongside the signature Bouloux. Additional visible details include an embossed edge, a soldered suspension loop, and an attached jump ring at the top. The medal measures 2.2 cm high, 1.8 cm wide, and 0.1 cm deep, excluding the jump ring. Personal jewellery items of this type suit everyday wear when suspended from a personal neck chain on a dressing table display or stored within a jewellery collection box. The item functions as a devotional pendant designed to be worn on a necklace chain.

FAQs

A Mater Dei medal is a traditional Catholic devotional medallion depicting the Virgin Mary, featuring Latin text translating to Mother of God, worn as a symbol of faith and spiritual protection.

French religious medals are historically struck in precious metals such as 18-carat yellow gold, silver, or bronze, utilizing die-engraving techniques to produce crisp relief details.

Authentic French gold items generally carry official French hallmarks, such as the eagles head stamp for 18-carat gold, along with makers marks or engraver signatures on the obverse or reverse.

An antique gold medal can be worn on a fine gold chain as a singular understated piece or layered with textured chains and secondary pendants to complement everyday attire.

Clean solid gold medals gently using warm water with a mild liquid soap and a soft brush, drying thoroughly with a lint-free cloth to maintain the surface finish without causing abrasion.
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