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Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Religious Medal by Dropsy, France, Circa 1900
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Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Religious Medal by Dropsy, France, Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Sold by Heritagem
Sold 9 September 2024 · Heritagem
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Description

Weight: 3,87gr

Metal: 18kt gold

Stones: Seed pearls

Condition: Very Good

Hallmarks: French, the eagle’s head

Signature: E. Dropsy

Comments: This ravishing medal is made in 18kt yellow gold. It features the profile of a beautiful young veiled woman looking to the left. She is surrounded with seed pearls. We can see the signature on the left side: E. Dropsy (1848 – 1923) a French medallist. He is considered today as the religious medallist with the purest design. It is controlled with the French eagle’s head.

Dimensions: Height: 25.47mm / 1in

Width: 18.80mm / 0.74in

Please note the chain is not included

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Date of Manufacture

Heritagem has dated this Antique Dropsy Religious Medal to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA828183
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9685
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Description
Weight: 3,87gr

Metal: 18kt gold

Stones: Seed pearls

Condition: Very Good

Hallmarks: French, the eagle’s head

Signature: E. Dropsy

Comments: This ravishing medal is made in 18kt yellow gold. It features the profile of a beautiful young veiled woman looking to the left. She is surrounded with seed pearls. We can see the signature on the left side: E. Dropsy (1848 – 1923) a French medallist. He is considered today as the religious medallist with the purest design. It is controlled with the French eagle’s head.

fig 1. An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain.
fig 1. Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Religious Medal by Dropsy, France, Circa 1900

Dimensions: Height: 25.47mm / 1in

Width: 18.80mm / 0.74in

Please note the chain is not included

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All our items comes with either a gemmological report or a jewellery report with circa and all useful information.
Heritagem
Date of Manufacture

Heritagem has dated this Antique Dropsy Religious Medal to the 1900s.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA828183
Dealers Internal Ref
9685
Heritagem
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Archive I An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Religious Medal by Dropsy, France, Circa 1900

Archive II An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain. View II
Archive III An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain. View III
Archive IV An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain. View IV
Archive V An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain. View V
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An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain.
Antique Art Nouveau Pearl Religious Medal by Dropsy, France, circa 1900
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An oval antique gold religious medal featuring a profile relief portrait of the Virgin Mary, bordered by small white pearls and suspended from a fine chain.
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  • ObjectNecklaces
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialGold, Pearl
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsProfile relief portrait, Seed pearl border, Ovate bezel setting
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 1.9 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Art Nouveau religious jewellery emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterised by organic motifs, flowing lines, and a focus on spiritual symbolism rendered in the distinctive decorative style of the period.

French devotional medals from this era were typically crafted from high-carat gold, gilt metals, silver, and often embellished with natural seed pearls or enamelling by skilled artisans.

Authentic pieces often feature period-appropriate metal fineness marks, makers stamps or signatures from known medallists such as Dropsy, and show expected signs of age-related wear on the metal and settings.

Antique pendants and medals are frequently displayed within modern settings by mounting them in shadow boxes, placing them on specialised jewellery busts, or integrating them into curated tabletop displays on decorative trays.

Antique jewellery containing pearls requires gentle care; they should be kept away from harsh chemicals, perfumes, and ultrasonic cleaners, and stored in soft, lined compartments to prevent scratching.
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