An exquisite French devotional brooch dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, crafted in richly enameled gilt brass. The openwork heart-shaped frame is embellished with scrolling champlevé enamel motifs in translucent red and contrasting light and dark blue tones, applied in softly defined fields that lend the piece a vivid, jewel-like presence. At the centre sits a finely die-struck openwork monogram for Notre-Dame de Lourdes (ND de L), mounted by hand. The crisp finish of the monogram, combined with the hand-pinned construction and traditional enamel work, reflects a high degree of manual labour and workshop practice, resulting in a finely made and expressive example of French devotional jewellery, designed to be worn close to the heart.
The brooch measures 2,5 x 2,5 cm. And makes use of a C-Catch to fasten the pin on the back.
This brooch is in perfect Antique condition! No major visible dents or scratches. Enamel fully intact. The pin is very sturdy and in full working order. Fully cleaned and ready to wear!
An exquisite French devotional brooch dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, crafted in richly enameled gilt brass. The openwork heart-shaped frame is embellished with scrolling champlevé enamel motifs in translucent red and contrasting light and dark blue tones, applied in softly defined fields that lend the piece a vivid, jewel-like presence. At the centre sits a finely die-struck openwork monogram for Notre-Dame de Lourdes (ND de L), mounted by hand. The crisp finish of the monogram, combined with the hand-pinned construction and traditional enamel work, reflects a high degree of manual labour and workshop practice, resulting in a finely made and expressive example of French devotional jewellery, designed to be worn close to the heart.
The brooch measures 2,5 x 2,5 cm. And makes use of a C-Catch to fasten the pin on the back.
This brooch is in perfect Antique condition! No major visible dents or scratches. Enamel fully intact. The pin is very sturdy and in full working order. Fully cleaned and ready to wear!
