Elements
Antique Faceted Foil Back Paste Pendant with inset Antique Sterling Medal ....there is a raised relief image of Mary and the Child Jesus with "Regina Decor Carmeli " (this is the Carmelite title for Mother Mary) ...on the reverse (against your chest when worn) is a raised relief image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus..there are intricately detailed leaf prongs - amazing quality piece with a rich sparkle!
Antique European Sterling Fob Chain - drapes beautifully on the chest
Rare Antique French Highly Detailed Medal with "Reine du Clerge Priez pour Nous" (Queen of the Clergy Pray for Us)...on the reverse is "Saint Tarcisius P.P.N" (Pray for Us)...note the intricate imagery and raised relief detail on this rare medal!
Rare Antique Sterling Raised Relief Puffy Heart Charm
Exceptional Antique Sterling French Rosary Crucifix
Antique French Virgin Mary Medal - unusual long oval shape with a raised relief rose border...on the reverse are 2 Flaming Sacred Hearts and a Star Surround
Small Antique Sacred Heart of Jesus Medal - (this was originally attached to the cross on the rosary so I have kept it together)
Sterling Chain Fragments
Tiny Antique Faceted Prong Set Rock Crystal Connector and Drop - open & pointed back
Antique Clasp
A note on Saint Tarcisius:
Tarsicius[ or Tarcisius was a martyr of the early Christian church who lived in the 3rd century. The little that is known about him comes from a metrical inscription by Pope Damasus I, who was pope in the second half of the 4th century.Nothing else definite is known concerning Tarcisius. According to one version of the detailed legend that developed later, Tarsicius was a young boy during one of the fierce 3rd-century Roman persecutions, probably during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253–259). One day, he was entrusted with the task of bringing the Eucharist to condemned Christians in prison. He preferred death at the hands of a mob rather than deliver to them the Blessed Sacrament which he was carrying!
Measurements
Necklace measures 19 1/2 inches long - Antique Paste Pendant alone measures 1 5/8 inches wide and 2 5/16 inches long (at widest and longest points)
Total central front drop length is 4 1/2 inches long
