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Hôtel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand
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A diamond-shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary, veiled and…
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136
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A diamond-shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary, veiled and…
See original version (French)
Estimate €260 - €280
Voluntary lot
Description
A diamond-shaped medal depicting the Virgin Mary, veiled and with a halo, resting on a bouquet of roses in yellow gold (750 parts per thousand). Embellished with blue and red openwork plique-à-jour enamel, reminiscent of a stained-glass window.
Signed Mazzoni (engraver). Engraved on the reverse: ‘First name 19 May 1928’.
Dated early 20th century.
Scratches and chips.
Height including bail: 35 mm.
Width: 16 mm.
Weight: 4.6 g
Mazzoni, an engraver renowned for religious depictions. Some medals are engraved ‘Mazzoni–Augis’ (a famous Lyon-based medal-making firm).
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