Tavern Scene Pendant Appraisal

Large Relief Medallion Pendant Depicting a Tavern Scene

This is a large, circular medallion pendant, likely made of silver-toned metal, possibly pewter or silver-plated base metal, suspended from a slender braided or rope-style chain. The medallion's face features a high-relief embossed scene in an 18th-century Dutch or Flemish genre style, reminiscent of painters like Adriaen van Ostade or David Teniers the Younger. The scene depicts a gathering of figures in what appears to be a rustic interior or tavern setting; one figure stands over a barrel while others sit nearby, possibly engaged in drinking and merrymaking. The composition includes architectural elements like a thatched roof or eaves in the background and a detailed ground plane. The border of the medallion is intricately decorated with a recurring foliate or scrollwork pattern within a beaded rim. In terms of condition, there is a visible dark patina and heavy oxidization in the recessed areas (crevices), which enhances the depth of the relief but indicates age and lack of recent polishing. The pendant is equipped with a functional bail at the top. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mid-20th-century decorative souvenir or a piece of 'revival' costume jewelry rather than a period antique. No distinct maker’s marks or purity stamps are visible in this orientation.