Antique French cemetery memorial plaque displayed on an antique wood desk with aqua glass bottles and leather books

Antique French Sacred Heart Memorial Plaque, Cast Metal Heart Marker

$260.00
$260.00
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Antique French cemetery memorial plaque displayed on an antique wood desk with aqua glass bottles and leather books
  • Antique French cemetery memorial plaque displayed on an antique wood desk with aqua glass bottles and leather books
  • Antique French Sacred Heart memorial plaque in cast metal with original gilded lettering
  • Heart-shaped French religious memorial plaque with aged silver patina and cross
  • Detail of Sacred Heart motif and cross crown French cemetery plaque
  • Close detail of raised lettering in memoriam Louise Renault
  • Back view showing wood mount and original repair wiring antique plaque
Antique French Sacred Heart Memorial Plaque, Cast Metal Heart Marker

Antique French Sacred Heart Memorial Plaque, Cast Metal Heart Marker

$260.00
$260.00
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A deeply moving and rare survivor, this antique French Sacred Heart memorial plaque was created in loving remembrance of Louise Renault, honoring her memory with quiet devotion and enduring care. Formed in a graceful heart shape and crowned with a cross, this original cast metal plaque features raised lettering once gilded by hand, still softly visible against its timeworn silver-grey finish.

Created as an in memoriam marker, it reflects the tenderness and spiritual symbolism so characteristic of French cemetery art. Its visible history of care adds to its beauty; after sustaining damage, it was thoughtfully repaired and mounted onto a wood backing, preserving a tribute someone loved enough to save. Display it among antique religious treasures, with Madonnas and saints, or in a garden setting where its quiet beauty can continue to inspire reflection. A rare decorative object with soul, history, and a deeply human story./p>

Complimentary U.S. shipping included.

  • Measures 9" x 6-1/2" x 3/4".
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Shipping & Delivery

Each order is carefully prepared, wrapped, and packed in-house with attention to detail to ensure a safe and beautiful arrival. Fragile antiques and decorative items receive additional care in preparation and packaging. Multiple-item orders may ship separately. Packages are sent via UPS or USPS Priority Mail, selected based on the size and weight of each order.

Shipping is calculated as follows:

$0 – $45.00 = $9.00
$45.01 – $65.00 = $12.00
$65.01 – $90.00 = $15.00
$90.01 – $125.00 = $18.00
$125.01 – $149.00 = $24.00

Complimentary shipping is included on all U.S. orders over $150.

Please note: We are unable to ship to P.O. Boxes.
Collector’s Notes.

French memorial plaques such as this were traditionally attached to cemetery crosses or graves, often personalized and produced in small numbers, making surviving examples increasingly rare. Collectors are especially drawn to Sacred Heart motifs, which symbolize devotion and eternal love, as well as to pieces retaining original lettering and evidence of period repairs—both of which enhance authenticity and emotional resonance

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