{"product_id":"relicario-antiguo-de-plata-testada-con-reliquia-de-santa-margarita-maria-alacoque-marco-grabado-francia-ca-1920-1940","title":"Antique silver reliquary containing a relic of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, engraved frame · France, ca. 1920–1940","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique oval silver locket, dedicated to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Margaret Mary of Alacoque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. One side features a relief portrait of the saint with the French inscription \"SAINTE MARGUERITE MARIE\", while the other side contains a devotional composition on pink fabric, with a small central particle and an identifying handwritten label, protected by a transparent cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eframe decorated with fine radial striations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis particularly striking, creating an elegant sunburst effect and adding depth to the piece. It has a top ring for wearing it suspended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Margaret Mary of Alacoque (1647–1690), a French religious figure canonized in 1920, was instrumental in promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The piece dates from approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1920–1940\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a dating consistent with its type and the inscription \"Sainte\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt remains closed and has not been forced open,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epreserving the internal arrangement. Therefore, the nature of the particle and the possible presence of a wax seal or documentation of authenticity could not be verified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Sacred art, antique religious jewelry, and Catholic devotional object.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration\/Motif: Saint Margaret Mary of Alacoque, relief portrait with French inscription, engraved oval frame with radial striations, and devotional composition with a central particle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod\/Dating: First half of the 20th century, ca. 1920–1940.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarked: Yes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: Hallmarked silver, textile material, paper, and transparent cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks\/Punches: No punches are visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2.2 × 1.8 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.60 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections due to their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We provide an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please contact us before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LABIZARRESUSU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59016244592971,"sku":"LOTE3999","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/0294\/2539\/files\/20261025_104626-Photoroom.jpg?v=1793096145","url":"https:\/\/labizarresusu.com\/en\/products\/relicario-antiguo-de-plata-testada-con-reliquia-de-santa-margarita-maria-alacoque-marco-grabado-francia-ca-1920-1940","provider":"LaBizarreSusu ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}