Antique St Anne de Beaupre Bubble Glass Medal Oval Pre-1922 Hand Tinted Photo For Sale

Rare Antique Edwardian St. Anne de Beaupré Bubble Glass Oval Pendant Medal – Hand-Tinted Early Variant (Pre-1922)

Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, museum-quality antique Catholic devotional souvenir medal from the famed Sanctuaire Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré in Quebec, Canada. This specific oval variant dates precisely between 1900 and March 1922, making it a historic survivor.The front (obverse) of the medal features a beautiful, early black-and-white photographic print of Saint Anne instructing the young Virgin Mary under a thick, clear, domed bubble glass crystal. This incredibly desirable variant features delicate, hand-tinted pink color accents on the clothing of the figures—a painstaking artisan technique used on select turn-of-the-century pilgrimage pieces before multi-colored foil manufacturing became widespread.The reverse showcases the historic second basilica featuring its iconic two large steeples. This beloved church structure was entirely destroyed by a catastrophic fire in March 1922, making this pendant a highly collectible visual archive of a lost landmark.The reverse glass features the highly sought-after, authentic \"fingerprint\" texture—ultra-fine concentric ridges molded into the molten glass by the early 20th-century artisan craftsman. This is a telltale sign of true Edwardian-era fabrication, not a modern reproduction.The double-sided glass is housed securely in its original, naturally patinated oval metal frame. The loop is intact and ready to be added to a historical jewelry collection or worn on a chain.Measurements: Approximately 1 inch long.Condition Notes: Incredible structural integrity for its 110+ year age. The glass has no cracks, chips, or severe impact bruising. The interior hand-tinted photos remain sharp with no signs of water damage, fading, or paper rot. The soft pink tinting is still visible and beautifully preserved. Metal shows beautiful, uncleaned antique patina. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.Shipped securely with tracking to preserve this piece of religious history.

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