Extremely rare silver 18th century devotional pendant with two portrait Saints ca 1750.
In a silver frame under glass with hand-painted portraits of Saint Magdalene and Saint Dorothea on both sides.
Dimensions: approx. 5cm x 3.4cm.
Condition: Considering its age, still in very good condition.

Saint Mary Magdalene usually depicted with ointment pot, censer, crown of thorns, scourge, skull, crucifix or scroll. In this devotional pendant with skull and crucifix.
She is the patron saint of penitents, wandering women, druggists, gardeners, coopers and plumbers, among others.

Saint Dorothea usually depicted with sword, palm, crown, basket of flowers/fruits, rosary. In this devotional pendant with basket of flowers.
She is the patron saint of florists, newlyweds, women in labor,
Brewers, miners..

Silver 18th century devotional pendants usually have a portrait of a saint.
Silver 18th century devotional pendants with a saint on both sides are rare.
Silver test performed because no hallmarks found.

Will be shipped registered and insured.

Extremely rare silver 18th century devotional pendant with two portrait Saints ca 1750.
In a silver frame under glass with hand-painted portraits of Saint Magdalene and Saint Dorothea on both sides.
Dimensions: approx. 5cm x 3.4cm.
Condition: Considering its age, still in very good condition.

Saint Mary Magdalene usually depicted with ointment pot, censer, crown of thorns, scourge, skull, crucifix or scroll. In this devotional pendant with skull and crucifix.
She is the patron saint of penitents, wandering women, druggists, gardeners, coopers and plumbers, among others.

Saint Dorothea usually depicted with sword, palm, crown, basket of flowers/fruits, rosary. In this devotional pendant with basket of flowers.
She is the patron saint of florists, newlyweds, women in labor,
Brewers, miners..

Silver 18th century devotional pendants usually have a portrait of a saint.
Silver 18th century devotional pendants with a saint on both sides are rare.
Silver test performed because no hallmarks found.

Will be shipped registered and insured.

Laboratory Report
No laboratory report
Era
1400-1900
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
30 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Women
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Title additional information
Saints Mary Magdalene & Dorothea
Width
3.4 cm
Length
5 cm

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