Description
Patron Saint of Mexico and Americas this is a vintage 1950s mid century minimalist sterling silver Catholic religious medal pendant of Our Lady of Guadeloupe. It is marked sterling along with a maker’s mark of GND inside a fish. This mark is known to authenticate that it was made by Gemma N DeMers/GND or GN DeMers who was known for producing various sterling silver devotional medals during the mid-20th century. The bail is 1/4″ wide at the top which is large enough for a man’s chain 5-5.5mm or a woman’s chain. Size of medal is 1″ across in diameter. With the bail it measures 1 3/8″ north to south. The central raised Lady of Guadeloupe figure is veiled and well detailed. The 1950s minimalist design only used engraved rays at the bottom of the figure rather than all the way around. The flat area around the raised figure is decorated with multiple engraved geometric shapes indicative of the mid century. It came from an estate from many years ago and is all original; Not freshly polished out. No damage or repair. Never altered. Never monogrammed on the back. The back of the bail is curved like fob so you can push it to secure the medal to the chain in a particular spot so it won’t float around. Other than very light faint age wear it is in excellent overall condition. Just add any chain and you will have a lovely Gaudeloupe necklace for your vintage religious jewelry collection. This one has very intricate mid century geometric decoration.
