Delicately crafted as a wearable expression of faith, this antique Our Lady of Lourdes devotional brooch features a hand-painted porcelain enamel-style image depicting the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary appearing to Saint Bernadette at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France. The colorful religious scene is framed by an ornate brass-tone mount with decorative embossed detailing, reflecting the craftsmanship commonly found in early to mid-20th century Catholic pilgrimage souvenirs.
The vivid enamel image retains its devotional charm despite visible age-related wear, making this piece a meaningful artifact for collectors of Catholic antiquities, Marian devotion, or European pilgrimage memorabilia. While originally intended to be worn as a brooch, the original pin mechanism on the reverse is broken and no longer functional, making this piece best suited for display, restoration, or inclusion in a devotional or historical collection.
Whether displayed alongside other religious artifacts or preserved as a reminder of the enduring devotion surrounding Lourdes, this piece carries both historical character and spiritual significance.
Details
Origin: European pilgrimage souvenir (likely France)
Subject: Our Lady of Lourdes appearing to Saint Bernadette
Materials: Brass-tone metal with porcelain enamel-style devotional image
Width: 1 5/16 in.
Weight: 0.18 oz.
Estimated Age: Early to mid-20th century (circa 1920–1950)
Condition: Antique condition with expected wear, including losses and surface wear to the enamel image, age-related patina to the metal, and a broken original pin on the reverse that is no longer functional.
Disclaimer: Product descriptions are prepared with the greatest accuracy possible based on visual examination, historical research, and available information. Ages, materials, origins, and historical attributions are educated assessments and have not been authenticated or certified by a qualified appraiser or recognized authority. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the item’s description and condition.
Delicately crafted as a wearable expression of faith, this antique Our Lady of Lourdes devotional brooch features a hand-painted porcelain enamel-style image depicting the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary appearing to Saint Bernadette at the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes, France. The colorful religious scene is framed by an ornate brass-tone mount with decorative embossed detailing, reflecting the craftsmanship commonly found in early to mid-20th century Catholic pilgrimage souvenirs.
The vivid enamel image retains its devotional charm despite visible age-related wear, making this piece a meaningful artifact for collectors of Catholic antiquities, Marian devotion, or European pilgrimage memorabilia. While originally intended to be worn as a brooch, the original pin mechanism on the reverse is broken and no longer functional, making this piece best suited for display, restoration, or inclusion in a devotional or historical collection.
Whether displayed alongside other religious artifacts or preserved as a reminder of the enduring devotion surrounding Lourdes, this piece carries both historical character and spiritual significance.
Details
Origin: European pilgrimage souvenir (likely France)
Subject: Our Lady of Lourdes appearing to Saint Bernadette
Materials: Brass-tone metal with porcelain enamel-style devotional image
Width: 1 5/16 in.
Weight: 0.18 oz.
Estimated Age: Early to mid-20th century (circa 1920–1950)
Condition: Antique condition with expected wear, including losses and surface wear to the enamel image, age-related patina to the metal, and a broken original pin on the reverse that is no longer functional.
Disclaimer: Product descriptions are prepared with the greatest accuracy possible based on visual examination, historical research, and available information. Ages, materials, origins, and historical attributions are educated assessments and have not been authenticated or certified by a qualified appraiser or recognized authority. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the item’s description and condition.
