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Antique Sterling Silver Madonna and Child Medal Signed KARO – French Religious Pendant with Lily, 25mm
Antique Sterling Silver Madonna and Child Medal Signed KARO – French Religious Pendant with Lily, 25mm
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A Madonna and Child medal of quiet, timeless grace
This antique sterling silver medal brings together the Virgin Mary and Child Jesus in a tender, finely modeled composition, framed by an intricately engraved border. Signed KARO, it features a delicate lily on the reverse, a traditional symbol of Marian purity. Its crisp relief and softly aged silver patina give it the timeless charm of a devotional keepsake, equally at home as a collectible or a meaningfully worn pendant.
Type: Religious medal pendant, Madonna and Child
Period: Antique / vintage (exact date not confirmed)
Material: Sterling silver
Dimensions: 25mm diameter (≈1 inch) / 5.5g
Origin: Europe (style consistent with French devotional medals)
Condition: Good vintage condition, light patina and minor surface marks visible on the reverse, hallmark present on the bail
The relief is crisp and well-defined: the faces of the Virgin and Child are finely modeled, the drapery falls with real fluidity, and the shared halo is outlined with a continuous decorative border. The reverse is more understated, showcasing a single lily on its stem in gentle relief against a polished ground that carries the soft marks of time.
The medal is signed KARO, a signature found on devotional medals from the turn of the 20th century. The hallmark on the bail confirms sterling silver, though its precise maker's mark has not been identified here.
Worn alone on a delicate chain or added to a charm bracelet, this medal suits both everyday wear and special occasions like a christening or first communion. It also stands beautifully displayed in a jewelry box as a collector's piece.
It will appeal to lovers of antique religious jewelry, collectors of signed medals, and anyone searching for a meaningful gift for a family milestone.
Authentic, signed, and made of sterling silver, this medal brings together history, spirituality, and true craftsmanship. It's a rare piece that carries its beauty and meaning across generations.
This antique sterling silver Madonna and Child medal, signed KARO, captures the quiet elegance of vintage religious jewelry. Part collectible pendant, part christening medal, it stands out for its solid silver, engraved lily, and timeless charm.
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