rare turn of the century french coeur de Marie “ex voto” vermeil & silver pendant
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A rare piece with a rich story, this antique French ex-voto coeur de marie heart was meant as a beautiful material offering made to god in request of a grace or in thanks for a grace obtained. An ancient symbol of faith and devotion, the Latin words "ex-voto" translate to "according to the vow made." As is common with these Cœur de Marie hearts, it has the initials of the owner engraved on it (“AM”). It has been lovingly preserved, though the previous owner wore it daily (and often held it) as is shown by the way the gold vermeil plating has softly worn down.
With roots in European spiritual tradition, its timeless design makes it a unique and collectible piece; it’s thoughtful construction of gold vermeil plated silver makes it an heirloom treasure to cherish.
Note the silversmith’s hallmarks on the pendant’s bail as pictured.
Sourced from a family estate in Bulcy.
dimensions: 1.75"W x 2.25"H
Getting It To You
Shipping & Local Pickup
We ship worldwide, and you're welcome to collect in Pickering.
At a Glance
3 to 7 business days
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Shipping Worldwide
Orders are processed within 3 to 7 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. You'll receive a notification with a tracking number once your order ships — please allow 48 hours for tracking to become active.
We ship French antiques and vintage European décor internationally, using Canada Post, FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, Canpar, and other local providers depending on the destination and the piece.
Where we can safely combine multiple purchases into one box, we will. Whether that's possible depends on the size and weight of each piece.
Local Pickup & Delivery
Pickup is free from our Pickering, Ontario shop at 1019 Toy Ave., Unit 5. Select local pickup at checkout and we'll be in touch to arrange a time.
We also offer local delivery. For small items, choose local delivery at checkout and the cost will be shown. For larger pieces marked local pickup preferred, email us for a quote.
We can hold an order for a maximum of 30 days. After that it is deemed abandoned and no refund is issued.
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Contact us within 30 days of purchase to request an extension. If approved, storage is $100 CAD per 30 days, invoiced by email and payable within 5 business days. Unpaid invoices mean the order is deemed abandoned, and no refund is issued.
Oversized & Fragile Pieces
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Duties, Taxes & Import Fees
International buyers are responsible for any duties, taxes, and import fees. US customers should expect tariffs collected on delivery. These are charged by the destination government, not by Joliette — we do not set them, receive them, or have any way to estimate them in advance.
Packages left unclaimed because duties were not paid cannot be refunded.
If Something Arrives Damaged
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Unfortunately we are unable to help with damage reported more than 30 days after delivery.
See also our full Shipping Policy and Return Policy.
