Elegant Vintage Silver Dematteo Madonna & Child Pendant

Vintage Madonna & Child pendant crafted from sterling silver by the artist De Matteo for Hand & Hammer Silversmiths (H&H). Weight: 14.7 grams Dimensions: 2 inches x 1.5 inches Design: The pendant features an open work, oval design depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child, with angels floating above and a plant motif to the right. Material: It is made of sterling silver, marked with "dematteo ©H & H" "Sterling" Origin: Hand & Hammer Silversmiths Circa: Similar pendants from this collection are often dated to the mid-1980s or later. Hand & Hammer Silversmiths is an American company established in 1979 in Alexandria, VA (later Woodbridge), by Chip deMatteo, his father Bill, and Philip Thorp. Known for high-quality, handcrafted sterling silver jewelry and ornaments, they are famous for museum-quality designs and custom work, including presidential presentations.