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01 May 06 - 09:04 PM (#1731646) Subject: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Marion Hello gang. Those medals that you sometimes see on Catholic necks or cars - of St. Christopher or another saint - what metal would they typically be made of? Thanks, Marion |
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01 May 06 - 09:24 PM (#1731663) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Sorcha Silver, I think. Not sure. |
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01 May 06 - 09:29 PM (#1731671) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: number 6 If they where made of silver the drug addicts would rip them off of the cars ... in Saint John they certainly would. sIx |
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01 May 06 - 09:33 PM (#1731676) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Ebbie Pot metal, perhaps? |
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01 May 06 - 10:21 PM (#1731709) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: bobad I just happen to have one hanging around, it's St. Joseph (I think) holding the baby Jesus in his arms and it has St. Joseph's Oratory, which is located in Montreal, on the obverse. I took a magnet to it and it is magnetic so it is most likely some kind of steel. |
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01 May 06 - 10:56 PM (#1731726) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: The Walrus Off the top of my head, the saints' medals and pilgim badges were, traditionally, made in chased silver for those that could afford it and cast pewter for the rest. Modern ones are probably die stamped "German Silver" (cupro-nickel) or a Cu-Ni alloy over a steel core (depending on cost). Just a guess. W |
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02 May 06 - 12:02 AM (#1731785) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Q (Frank Staplin) www.joyjewelers.com offers saints medals in 14K gold or sterling. Of course they are made in pot metal or pewter and the like for the peasants. How about a crown of thorns pendant in gold? (from $80 to $220 depending on size). |
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02 May 06 - 12:04 AM (#1731788) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Bert Pot medal? |
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02 May 06 - 12:08 AM (#1731790) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Q (Frank Staplin) How about a gold nail for $240? Let's be 'umble. |
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02 May 06 - 02:48 AM (#1731837) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Joe Offer Well, they're available in sterling silver, and in gold or gold plate, sometimes copper or bronze or pewter - but most of the ones I've seen are what they call "base metal" - i.e., whatever's cheap, usually with some iron. You also see aluminum ones, but die-cast aluminum doesn't show details well, so it's rarely used any more because aluminum is no longer cheap. The medals I've had, have been "base metal" or aluminum (but I never kept the aluminum ones, 'cause they were tacky). -Joe- |
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02 May 06 - 08:45 AM (#1731981) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Marion Thanks all. I was asking for the sake of a song I'm working on, for those who may be curious. Marion |
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02 May 06 - 08:51 AM (#1731988) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Keith A of Hertford Nickel is magnetic. |
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02 May 06 - 02:08 PM (#1732241) Subject: RE: BS: What are saints' medals made of? From: Kaleea Who chased the metal? Did they catch it? |