{"product_id":"antique-french-silver-vermeil-lourdes-medallion-blue-glass-silver-cross-19th-century-religious-pilgrimage-medal","title":"Antique French Silver Vermeil Lourdes Medallion - Blue Glass Silver Cross - 19th Century Religious Pilgrimage Medal","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis antique oval silver vermeil medallion is a French pilgrimage souvenir from Lourdes, likely dating to the late 19th century. It pairs a deep blue glass ground with a gilt beaded frame and a raised silver relief of a Marian scene on one side, while the reverse reads \"SOUVENIR DES LOURDES\" around a silver cross. Hallmarked on the bail, it reflects the artisanal jewelry tradition that flourished around the French Marian shrine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType: Religious medallion, pilgrimage fob\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Late 19th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver vermeil, blue glass\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 21 x 14 x 6 mm (0.83 x 0.55 x 0.24 in)\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: France, Lourdes\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Age-appropriate patina, hallmark visible on the bail — see photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe figural relief on the front is finely modeled, with well-defined drapery despite the medallion's small scale. The deep blue glass ground sets off the silver cross on the reverse, framed within its own inscribed medallion. The beaded gilt border runs evenly around the piece, a mark of careful workmanship typical of late 19th-century pilgrimage jewelry ateliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear it alone as a pendant (chain not included) or add it to a collection of antique religious jewelry. It will appeal to collectors of French antiques, pilgrimage medal enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to a Marian keepsake with genuine history — an authentic, hallmarked piece rarely found on the vintage market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis antique silver vermeil medallion, a Lourdes pilgrimage souvenir with its silver cross and deep blue glass ground, is a genuine piece of 19th-century French religious jewelry, perfect for collectors and lovers of antique spiritual keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollow along on Instagram @arts_chris_riviera for new arrivals and a closer look at each piece: \u003ca class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58475272667471,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0647_03e3df3e-91e8-482d-8aa5-258a6d8c4b5b.jpg?v=1786710182","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-french-silver-vermeil-lourdes-medallion-blue-glass-silver-cross-19th-century-religious-pilgrimage-medal","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}