Identifying a Vintage Bronze Pendant: Detailed Description & Possible Origins
QuestionI have a pendent that I have been trying to get information on but have not had any luck. It looks like it is bronze metal and is heavy, on the front is a women and child, raised not stamped into the medal, and on the back is a child's room with wood floors, a doll, ball,drum and other toys I'm not sure about. It is very detailed, you can even see the drum sticks on the floor, and a chair in the background. On the side of the pendent are the numbers 11064. I think it came from England but I can't be sure with the information source. Any information you might have would be great.
AnswerHello Melissa and thank you for your inquiry. Your pendant sounds very pretty and interesting but it would be difficult for me to find any information without a visual or hands-on examination. It sounds like it may be more of a "medal" and if you check it carefully might find more wording on it somewhere. If it is a family item, maybe you could find out the origin there or if you purchased it, possibly the previous owner could give you more information. If you have a local antique mall take it in and ask if they have seen any similar items. If you believe it may be a medal, there are books on collectible medals both cultural and military and may help. Your local library may be able to assist you there. Below is a site that may be of some interest and help to you. Just click on the url or copy and paste it into your browser address field and hit enter:
http://www.maineantiquedigest.com/medals/medals_collector.htm
Sorry I couldn't be of more assistance on this and good luck in your research.
Sally
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