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St Christopher pendant medal

$275.00
metalbright recycled sterling silver MADE TO ORDER

Handmade in the Otways

Description
his pendant was cast from a 1970s West German made St Christoper medal.  The original piece was made from "pot metal", a term used to describe non-precious and non-iron containing metals that came from scraps thrown into the "pot".  They were then later melted down to be cast into objects for the motoring industry some 100+ years ago.  Pot metal isn't something you want to wear on your skin, so having a mould made and casting this piece in precious metal gives it a new life; allowing people who can wear sterling silver or 9ct gold to wear it against their skin.

The piece was cast in Melbourne using the lost wax method and hand finished in my Otway forest studio.  This medal is large, has a fabulous hefty weight to it and has a blank cartouche shield on the back that could be engraved by a professional engraver.  Along with the blank cartouche shield, the medal has German text GUTE FAHRT, translating to good ride/good trip.  St Christopher is the patron saint of travellers and is said to protect folks on their travels.

Materials: bright or oxidised recycled sterling silver or 9ct yellow gold.  Sterling silver + 9ct gold pieces are made to order and ship in approx 3 weeks.

Measurement: 3cm in diameter, excluding the jump ring.

This listing is for the pendant medal ONLY.  If you order this piece you will not receive a chain unless you add one to your cart.  Pictured on a 60cm long handmade Trombone link necklace chain.

Hand finished in Betsy Blonde's Otway forest based studio on Gadubanud Country.

Meet the Maker

All Betsy Blonde pieces are created by Jacqueline Betsy, in her studio amongst the Otway forest. A lover of jewellery from an early age, Betsy Blonde's work is created using traditional metal working techniques incorporating hand selected gems and found vintage glass pieces. Every piece features silver or gold, sourced in Australia. Read more.

Our philosophy

Gems, vintage glass and recycled metals are used to bring you pieces that are made to be worn, and loved, for many years to come. Read more.

St Christopher pendant medal

$275.00

From the Otway forest

All Betsy Blonde orders are shipped securely from our Otway forest based studio.

Gift-ready packaging

Purchases are wrapped in our signature Betsy Blonde packaging, ready for gifting (or keeping).

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