{"product_id":"antique-sterling-silver-madonna-and-child-medal-signed-karo-french-religious-pendant-with-lily-25mm","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Madonna and Child Medal Signed KARO – French Religious Pendant with Lily, 25mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA Madonna and Child medal of quiet, timeless grace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eType: Religious medal pendant, Madonna and Child\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Antique \/ vintage (exact date not confirmed)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Sterling silver\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 25mm diameter (≈1 inch) \/ 5.5g\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Europe (style consistent with French devotional medals)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition, light patina and minor surface marks visible on the reverse, hallmark present on the bail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWorn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIt will appeal to lovers of antique religious jewelry, collectors of signed medals, and anyone searching for a meaningful gift for a family milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAuthentic, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFollow along on Instagram @arts_chris_riviera for new arrivals and a closer look at each piece: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/arts_chris_riviera\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eantique sterling silver madonna medal | vintage religious medal signed KARO | antique madonna and child pendant | sterling silver christening medal | antique catholic medal for collectors | vintage madonna medal necklace | french religious medal antique silver | sterling silver lily pendant vintage | antique devotional medal signed | madonna and child silver medal gift | vintage first communion medal silver | antique religious pendant for women | sterling silver medal 25mm vintage | antique silver hallmarked medal | religious jewelry collector medal | vintage catholic pendant sterling | madonna medal with lily engraving | antique baptism medal sterling silver | french antique medal collectible | sterling silver medal signed maker | virgin mary medal antique silver | vintage religious keepsake pendant | antique medal gift for baptism | solid silver madonna pendant | vintage catholic medal for sale | antique religious medal france | sterling silver medal patina vintage | madonna child medal fine relief | antique collectible catholic jewelry | vintage silver pendant religious gift | antique medal handcrafted silver | sterling silver marian medal vintage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58716326789455,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0632_178a0ec0-8287-4058-aac5-3d8b9b452bb9.jpg?v=1788877147","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-sterling-silver-madonna-and-child-medal-signed-karo-french-religious-pendant-with-lily-25mm","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}