{"product_id":"antique-notre-dame-de-la-garde-medal-signed-lasserre-silver-plated-bronze-40mm-french-vintage-religious-jewelry-virgin-child-pendant-collectible","title":"Antique Notre-Dame de la Garde Medal Signed Lasserre – Silver-Plated Bronze 40mm, French Vintage Religious Jewelry, Virgin \u0026 Child Pendant Collectible","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Good Mother watches over you\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis antique medal depicts Notre-Dame de la Garde, the crowned Virgin holding the Child, signed by French medalist F. Lasserre. Cast in silver-plated bronze, it carries deep relief and crisp engraving: \"N.D. DE LA GARDE — PRIEZ POUR NOUS\" (Notre-Dame de la Garde, pray for us) frames the sacred scene, sculpted with striking precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eType: Religious pendant medal\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Early to mid 20th century\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Silver-plated bronze\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 40 mm diameter \/ 1.57 in — thickness 4.2 mm \/ 0.17 in\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 36 g \/ 1.27 oz\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: France\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition, bail intact for suspension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe craftsmanship behind the piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe relief is striking: the Virgin's openwork crown, the draped folds of her robe, the Child's serene face with raised arms — every detail speaks to careful striking and a high-quality mold. The generous 40 mm size and 4.2 mm thickness give this piece a rare presence for a devotional medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe F. Lasserre signature refers to Firmin-Pierre Lasserre (1870–1943), a French sculptor and medal engraver awarded at the Salon des Artistes Français (bronze in 1921, silver in 1923, gold in 1927). His work appears on several religious medals of the period, placing this piece within a recognized early 20th-century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNotre-Dame de la Garde, nicknamed \"la Bonne Mère\" (the Good Mother), has watched over Marseille from her basilica for generations and remains one of France's most venerated Marian figures, protector of sailors and travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWear it as a pendant or keep it as a collector's piece — this medal brings together faith and the history of French metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt will appeal to collectors of antique religious medals, lovers of signed vintage jewelry, and anyone seeking a meaningful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAn authentic, signed piece with exceptional relief — hard to find in this size and condition.\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":58447434514767,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0635_aa22b04f-205f-4ce5-aade-63b9f5388b9d.jpg?v=1786453782","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-notre-dame-de-la-garde-medal-signed-lasserre-silver-plated-bronze-40mm-french-vintage-religious-jewelry-virgin-child-pendant-collectible","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}