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French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
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French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

19th century
Sold 21 September 2026 · ShinyPrettyThings Ltd
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An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting a praying figure under the holy dove with radiating rays representing the blessing of God. Signed F.Vernon. The reverse depicts Jesus Christ holding the Sacred Heart bestowing a kiss upon the forehead of a young person. Engraved 'Germaine Piot' with the date '16 Mai 1897'. Signed Vernon to the reverse. Stamped OR to the base and tested for 18 karat gold.

Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.9 x 0.16 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.80 grams

(Chain not included)

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Declaration

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this French Gold Religious Medal to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1196268
Dealers Internal Reference
1735
Description
An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a round medal depicting a praying figure under the holy dove with radiating rays representing the blessing of God. Signed F.Vernon.
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The reverse depicts Jesus Christ holding the Sacred Heart bestowing a kiss upon the forehead of a young person.
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Engraved 'Germaine Piot' with the date '16 Mai 1897'. Signed Vernon to the reverse. Stamped OR to the base and tested for 18 karat gold.

Dimensions: 2.3 x 1.9 x 0.16 cm (not including jump ring)

Weight: 4.80 grams

(Chain not included)

Height
2.3cm (0.91")
Width
1.9cm (0.75")
Depth
0.2cm (0.08")
Date of Manufacture

ShinyPrettyThings Ltd has dated this French Gold Religious Medal to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196268
Dealers Internal Ref
1735
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A circular 18K yellow gold religious pendant depicting a profile of a praying figure beneath a descending Holy Dove with light rays, signed E. Vernon. SOLD21 SEP 26
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Archive I A circular 18K yellow gold religious pendant depicting a profile of a praying figure beneath a descending Holy Dove with light rays, signed E. Vernon. SOLD21 SEP 26

French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18k Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant

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A circular 18K yellow gold religious pendant depicting a profile of a praying figure beneath a descending Holy Dove with light rays, signed E. Vernon.
French Vernon Holy Dove Sacred Heart 18K Yellow Gold Religious Medal Pendant
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A circular 18K yellow gold religious pendant depicting a profile of a praying figure beneath a descending Holy Dove with light rays, signed E. Vernon.
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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Art Nouveau
  • Material18K Gold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsHoly Dove, Praying Figure, Sunburst Rays, Bas-Relief Engraving
  • SizeH 2.3 cm (1 in) x W 1.9 cm (1 in) x D 0.2 cm (0 in)

This French Art Nouveau pendant is made from 18K yellow gold in a round medal design. The front bears a bas-relief engraving of a profile of a praying figure with folded hands, positioned beneath a descending Holy Dove with radiating sunburst rays, and the piece is signed E. Vernon. The surface has a matte golden finish with raised polished highlights on the figural relief. Measuring 2.3 cm high, 1.9 cm wide, and 0.2 cm deep, the medal has an integrated jump ring attached to a circular suspension loop at the top. In a modern interior, this pendant is worn as personal jewellery or styled on a display chain as a decorative devotional piece. The construction includes delicate detailing around the hair and robes of the figure, alongside fine linear striations representing the light rays across the background.

FAQs

French religious medals gained widespread popularity during the 19th and early 20th centuries, created by master medallist engravers such as Frederic-Charles Victor de Vernon. These pieces were minted to commemorate sacraments, depict sacred icons, or provide spiritual protection, blending traditional devotional art with Art Nouveau sculptural aesthetics.

Devotional medals of this quality are typically die-struck from solid 18K gold. The process involves pressing high-tonnage dies into precious metal to create fine bas-relief details, followed by hand-finishing, chasing, and the soldering of a top suspension loop.

Authentic French gold medals usually feature artist signatures engraved into the relief, such as E. VERNON. They are also marked with French official hallmarks stamped on the loop, such as the eagles head (tete daigle) signifying 18K gold purity, along with makers marks inside a lozenge shape.

Small antique precious metal items can be displayed inside velvet-lined shadow boxes, mounted within glass-fronted curiosity frames, or suspended under miniature glass cloches alongside vintage velvet ribbons to create a curated vignette on a dressing table or shelf.

Clean gold medals gently using warm water with mild detergent and a soft microfibre cloth or ultra-soft toothbrush. Avoid abrasive polishing compounds or ultrasonic cleaners on fine relief details to preserve the subtle surface patina and engraved artist signatures.
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