Anchor and Wheel Crucifix Pendant
This is a detailed religious pendant crafted in a yellow gold-toned metal, featuring a complex fusion of nautical and Christian iconography. The central figure is a cast representation of Jesus Christ on a crucifix, which is integrated into the shank of a large anchor. Behind the figure sits a ship's steering wheel, encircled by a ring detailed with a Greek key (meander) pattern. The anchor arms terminate in sharp flukes, and the vertical stock is embellished with stippled or beaded textures along the edges. A large, tapered bail is attached via a jump ring at the top for suspension from a chain. The metal exhibits a warm, lustrous finish with significant patina and surface oxidation visible in the recessed areas, suggesting it may be gold-plated brass or low-karat gold. There are signs of moderate wear, including fine surface scratches and softening of the cast details on the corpus of the figure. The overall style is reminiscent of late 20th-century maritime devotional jewelry, often associated with protection for sailors or fishermen. The craftsmanship shows a multi-part casting process with decorative engraving on the wheel and beaded borders on the cross sections.
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Estimated Value
$65 - $150
Basic Information
Category
Religious Jewelry
Appraised On
May 7, 2026
Estimated Value
$65 - $150
Item Description
This is a detailed religious pendant crafted in a yellow gold-toned metal, featuring a complex fusion of nautical and Christian iconography. The central figure is a cast representation of Jesus Christ on a crucifix, which is integrated into the shank of a large anchor. Behind the figure sits a ship's steering wheel, encircled by a ring detailed with a Greek key (meander) pattern. The anchor arms terminate in sharp flukes, and the vertical stock is embellished with stippled or beaded textures along the edges. A large, tapered bail is attached via a jump ring at the top for suspension from a chain. The metal exhibits a warm, lustrous finish with significant patina and surface oxidation visible in the recessed areas, suggesting it may be gold-plated brass or low-karat gold. There are signs of moderate wear, including fine surface scratches and softening of the cast details on the corpus of the figure. The overall style is reminiscent of late 20th-century maritime devotional jewelry, often associated with protection for sailors or fishermen. The craftsmanship shows a multi-part casting process with decorative engraving on the wheel and beaded borders on the cross sections.
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