Beautiful Antique Silver Pendant / Medal of Saint Clotilde by the Engraver

  
Beautiful Antique Silver Pendant / Medal - Saint Clotilde by Engraver F. Enhance your collection or your style with this magnificent antique shield-shaped pendant dedicated to Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Franks. Carefully made with a silver hallmark, this piece is signed by the renowned engraver F. The front depicts Saint Clotilde beneath an architectural arch with the inscription "STE CLOTILDE REINE DES FRANCS". The back is finely engraved with the famous historical and religious motto: "GESTA DEI PER FRANCOS / DIEV DE CLOTILDE / QVI NOVS DONNAS / LA VICTOIRE / TV ES / NOTRE".

A rare and symbolic historical piece, ideal for lovers of French history, religious numismatics, and glyptic art.

Type: Pendant / Medal / Devotional or patriotic token.
Subject: Saint Clotilde, Queen of the Franks.
Artist / Engraver: Signed F. Magdelaine (known for his superb work in medal engraving and religious art).

Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century (a time of great patriotic and Catholic artistic activity).
Material: Solid silver (with silver hallmark and goldsmith’s signature).
Inscriptions: "Ste Clotilde Reine des Francs" (front) and Gesta Dei per Francos...
Dimensions: Approximately 39 mm high / 25 mm wide.

Condition: Very good overall condition with original suspension ring.
The works signed by F. Magdelaine reflect the outstanding craftsmanship of the great French engraving workshops of the Third Republic. Specializing in small religious and commemorative sculpture, he captured major historical figures through his dies with striking attention to architectural and textual detail, making each piece especially sought after by knowledgeable collectors.

Boxes and decorative elements are not included in the sale. I try to describe my items as accurately as possible, and the photos are part of the description. Please feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.

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RCS 349 375 774 Draguignan.

Keywords: Antique pendant, Saint Clotilde medal, F. Magdelaine engraver, solid silver, Gesta Dei per Francos, historical jewelry, religious medal engraving.