Antique Belgian Silvered Bronze Bull Medal on Freshwater Pearl Necklace

This antique Belgian silvered bronze bull medal has been fashioned into a necklace by vintage jewelry designers, Intellectual Property. The round medal’s obverse features a raised-relief bull, depicted in side profile. The reverse of the medal has the text “Gemeente Zaffelare 2de Prijs Jaarmarkt 28 Mei 1923.” Translated, the text reads, “Municipality of Zaffelare 2nd Prize Annual Fair May 28, 1923.” The medal is presented on a strand of freshwater pearls, with a sterling silver toggle. Searching the braderies and antique shops throughout Europe, the founders of Intellectual Property, Mary and Hallie, specialize in finding unique antique medals and transforming them into one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry. Their designs highlight the legacy and integrity of the original pieces, artfully bringing the past into the present.