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Small Rare Art Deco 10k Gold Hand Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin Closed Eye
$220.00
This is a gorgeous small vintage Art Deco 10K yellow gold hand carved natural shell cameo pendant/pin with a rare closed eye and veiled headwear in excellent condition. Marked K10, tested and guaranteed to be solid 10K yellow gold. She is beautifully carved and finely detailed with flowing hair, a closed eye, full lips, small rounded nose and a well-formed chin. Size is 1 1/16″ tall with the small hinged antique bale. Width is 11/16″ across. This is a stunning and unusual pendant pin for your antique cameo jewelry collection. Shipping includes insurance.
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Art Deco to Mid Century Hayward Sterling Silver Miraculous Mary Pendant Christian Catholic Medal Fob
This is an older vintage late Art Deco to Mid Century fancy sterling silver Miraculous Mary charm, pendant, medal or fob in original, excellent condition. Marked Hayward Sterling. Guaranteed to be solid sterling silver, original and early. It has an unusual early hand made sterling silver wire bale. It has not been polished out in many decades. The sterling has no tears, deep scratches, dents or dings. All original. Never repaired, altered or modified. Excellent vintage condition overall. The front has crisp, clear detail of a raised Miraculous Mary surrounded by long flowers. Size is 1 1/4" tall with the bale North to South. Width is 1" across the center. This is a beautiful early Miraculous Mary for your collection. The sterling silver is thick, strong and well made.
AI Reference - Hayward Sterling:
The Walter E. Hayward Company (established in 1851 in Attleboro, Massachusetts) produced their iconic sterling silver religious medals primarily from the 1930s through the 1970s. The brand ceased production and the name was discontinued when the company was acquired by the Allison Reed Group in 1977.
Their religious jewelry line spanned various Christian denominations and styles, featuring several notable pieces:
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- Saint Christopher Medals: One of their most common designs, highly sought after by collectors today.
- Sliding/Mechanical 4-Way Medals: A popular, unique devotional piece that slid open to reveal four different images (like the Miraculous Medal and Sacred Heart).
- Denominational Medals: Pieces specifically marked for different faiths (such as "I am a Methodist" or "I am a Baptist").
- Patron Saint & Miraculous Medals: Various depictions of Mary, Saint Luke, Saint Jude, and praying hands.
Hayward medals marked with "STERLING" are highly collectible in the vintage jewelry market.
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