Dunstan Pruden St. Christopher Medallion

Name: Dunstan Pruden St. Christopher Medallion
Brand: My Store
SKU: D25-002
Price: 995.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

€995,00

1970s St.Christopher medallion in solid Sterling silver. The round statement pendant features the carved details of a bearded St.Christopher with this head bowed, in his hand a staff bearing a singular leaf, whilst his other hand secures the holy child on his left shoulder in the background the waves of the tumultuous river complete the scene. Suspended from a circular bail, the piece is hallmarked Sterling silver, London, 1971 and bears the maker’s mark for Dustan Pruden.

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MATERIALS

Silver

AGE

1971

SIZE

4cm L x 3.6cm W

WEIGHT

19.3 g

MARKS

London. Hallmark for sterling silver. Date Letter for 1971. Dunstan Pruden maker's mark.

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Dunstan Pruden St. Christopher Medallion

In a world that moves faster and farther than ever, we are all travelers, whether chasing adventure, education, or a quiet moment away from home. Long ago, when journeys were perilous. loved ones might send a companion in miniature, a talisman, a prayer, a guardian.

Saint Christopher was one of the most cherished. Legend tells of a giant who sought to serve the greatest king in the world. only to discover that Christ was the mightiest of all. The giant dedicated himself to helping others, guiding travelers safely across treacherous rivers.

One evening, a small child asked to be carried. As the giant waded through the raging waters, the child's weight grew heavier and heavier until it felt as if he bore the weight of the entire world. When they reached the far shore, the child revealed himself as Christ and gave the giant a new name: Christopher. Christ-bearer.

Mentions of Saint Christopher date back to the 3rd century AD. His image became a portable prayer, a symbol of protection for all who journeyed into the unknown. Today, whether near or far, a Saint Christopher is a reminder that someone is hoping for your safe return, that you are never truly alone.

SAINT CHRISTOPHER

TAKE ME WITH YOU!

United Kingdom / 1906–1974

Dunstan Pruden

The word committed captures the essence of the silversmith Dunstan Pruden. Born Alfred Charles Pruden (1906–1974), he took the name Dunstan upon his conversion to Catholicism, a choice that connected him to Saint Dunstan, the 10th-century monk, goldsmith, and later Archbishop of Canterbury, revered as the patron saint of silversmiths. Through the Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic, Dunstan not only perfected his own craft but also nurtured the talents of others, including his wife, Winefride Pruden, passing on the delicate skills and devotion that defined his work.

His faith inspired delicate, celestial interpretations of Saints, the Holy Mother Mary, and Jesus Christ. Among his most celebrated works is a solid gold chalice crafted from 300 wedding rings donated by widows for the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Liverpool. Another significant commission, a silver and ivory chalice from 1933–1934, is part of the V&A collection, on display in Room 83: Sacred Silver & Stained Glass.

Pruden’s creations are wearable art, each imbued with beauty, meaning, and lasting significance. A hero of the Arts & Crafts movement, his works were often unique, one-off commissions, making them highly sought-after collectibles today. He worked diligently until his death, favoring handcrafting techniques that have largely disappeared in the modern, industrial world. His legacy endures in the elegance, precision, and quiet devotion evident in every piece he left behind.

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1970 - 1979

Seventies

A time of awakening, the 1970s set about rebuilding a new world. Social and political upheaval reshaped beliefs, policy, and power. The cost of the Vietnam War, the fight for women’s rights, and escalating tensions in Northern Ireland marked defining moments of the era. Activism, both environmental and political, filtered into culture, bringing with it a rejection of the overly delicate, feminine designs that had dominated previous decades.

Yellow gold returned with confidence, all warmth and attitude, breaking from the cool restraint of platinum and white gold. Bold, tactile, and unapologetically visible, it came to define what is often called the Golden Age of Jewellery.

Scale shifted and design followed. Cocktail rings became oversized and deliberate, set with saturated, jewel-toned gemstones chosen for impact rather than convention. Turquoise, amber, and coral introduced a freer, more instinctive kind of luxury, while textured finishes replaced high polish, giving gold a raw, organic edge.

This was jewellery with presence, designed to be seen. By night, it came alive under disco lights, where gold chains, diamond chokers, and sculptural silver caught every flicker of movement. Nothing was subtle. Everything was intentional.