An antique devotional cross, solid and finely engraved with the flaming Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary. It bears the inscription "DE JÉSUS · DE MARIE" beneath the words "SACRÉS CŒURS," topped by a sacred heart crowned in flames in gentle relief. Its original bail allows it to be worn as a pendant. A timeless piece of faith, steeped in old French Catholic devotion.
Type: Religious devotional cross pendant
Style: Antique solid cross, quatrefoil ends, Sacred Heart motif
Material: Silver
Weight: 4.7 g
Dimensions: height 60 to 63 mm (including bail) / width 41 mm — approximately 2.36 to 2.48 in tall / 1.61 in wide
Origin: France
Condition: good vintage condition, lovely wear patina, engravings and relief clearly legible
The craftsmanship stands out through its solid form with quatrefoil-shaped ends and the fine detail of its relief engravings: the sacred heart, wreathed in chiseled flames, sits at the center of the crossbar, flanked by the words "DE JÉSUS" and "DE MARIE." A small stamped star marks the lower arm, while the plain, smooth reverse confirms the piece's solidity. This dual devotion to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary was a widespread motif in French religious silverwork, worn as a pendant or attached to a rosary.
It can be worn as a pendant on a simple or more elaborate chain, and equally suits display as a devotional piece or collectible.
This cross will speak to collectors of antique religious jewelry, lovers of French antiques, and anyone seeking a meaningful gift for a baptism, first communion, or confirmation.
Authentic, carefully engraved, and rich in Catholic symbolism, this antique cross pairs historic character with understated elegance — a rare find for anyone who loves jewelry with a soul.
This antique solid silver Sacred Heart cross of Jesus and Mary captures the spirit of old French religious silverwork: finely engraved and steeped in devotion, it will appeal equally to collectors of antique jewelry and lovers of Catholic pieces rich in history.
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