We have similar Catholic items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Age Circa : Art Deco C. Markings : Police Department Holy Name Society Communion Mass April 7th 1935, Mary Conceived Without Sin Pray For Us Who Have Recourse To Thee, Tested, and Guaranteed. Country of Origin : Unknown. Gram Weight : 11.4 Grams. 925 Sterling Silver, Brass Center. Material : Laminated Plastic over Colored Prints. Main Stone Measurements/Color. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Item Measurements : The pendant measures 1.8″ in length and 1.4″ wide. Closure/Clasp Type: Standard Bale. Notable Features : This pendant was handmade during the Art Deco era. 925 sterling silver with a brass center, the pendant features sliding components which reveal colored prints of Jesus and Mary laminated with plastic. One of the sliding panels has been engraved with the following words Police Department Holy Name Society Communion Mass April 7th 1935. Underneath these inscriptions is the image of a Cross of Lazarus. On the other sterling silver, sliding panel is a small image of Mary, mother of Jesus, surrounded by a border of the words Mary Conceived Without Sin Pray For Us Who Have Recourse To Thee. Between these two sliding panels is a brass border within which sit colored images of Jesus and Mary, which have been laminated with plastic to protect them from damage. Through all the panels is a small bale, allowing this piece to be worn on a variety of antique necklaces and chains. Traditionally, this piece could have also been worn on a chatelaine, a belt with long chains attached that women used to wear over their dresses. A unique piece of religious jewelry from the Art Deco era, this pendant would make a valuable addition to any antique jewelry collection. Don’t miss your chance to preserve this piece of cultural history. Damage : Age appropriate wear. This listing is for the item only. This was very true due to the gorgeous designs that came out of this period. This era focused on women and the beauty of nature and the pieces were often large. Enamel was a common material used in Art Nouveau jewelry as the period was more about the importance of the design over the materials used to create it. The Art Nouveau period happened before the start of the first World War, when mass manufacturing took over the production of many products, including some jewelry. The Art Deco era is famous for being the “Gatsby” or “Roaring Twenties” era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and. Cut stones that are specifically cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this would often take weeks to months to completely craft by hand. The item “Antique Vintage Deco Sterling Silver Religious Catholic Jesus Necklace Pendant” is in sale since Saturday, December 8, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Fine\Art Nouveau/Art Deco 1895-1935\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Style: Pendant
- Metal Purity: .925
- Metal #2: Brass
- Material: Plastic