Gold good luck token for car owner - st Christoph patron to travellers

Antique jewelry object group: key ring

Condition: good condition
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Country of origin: Italy

Style: Vintage Fifties (of the twentieth century)
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Period: ca. 1950
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Source of inspiration: Good luck charm

Theme: st. Christopher on one side and a car on the other side.

Material: 18K yellow gold
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Extra information: St. Christopher - St. Christopher is a widely popular saint, especially revered by athletes, mariners, ferrymen, and travelers. He is revered as one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. He holds patronage of things related to travel and travelers — against lightning and pestilence — and patronage for archers; bachelors; boatmen; soldiers; bookbinders; epilepsy; floods; fruit dealers; fullers; gardeners; a holy death; mariners; market carriers; motorists and drivers; sailors; storms; surfers; toothache; mountaineering; and transportation workers.

Medallions with St. Christopher's name and image are commonly worn as pendants, especially by travelers, to show devotion and as a request for his blessing. Miniature statues are frequently displayed in automobiles. In French a widespread phrase for such medals is "Regarde St Christophe et va-t-en rassuré" ("Look at St Christopher and go on reassured", sometimes translated as "Behold St Christopher and go your way in safety"); Saint Christopher medals and holy cards in Spanish have the phrase "Si en San Cristóbal confías, de accidente no morirás" ("If you trust St. Christopher, you won't die in an accident"). (From: Wikipedia

Hallmarks: '750' Italian hallmark for 18K and the master mark '35VA' or '55VA' for a goldsmith in Varese (Italy)
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Dimensions: total height 10,60 cm (4,17 inch)

Weight: 28,70 gram (18,45 dwt)

Reference Nº: 18354-0050

Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry

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