A silver statue, 50.5 cm high was made in 1818 by Salomon Marion, silversmith in Montreal. The figure, representing the Virgin Mary, is constructed ingeniously of nine formed silver plates. The clasped hands are the only part in solid silver. Analyses by EDX (Energy Dispersive X-ray) indicate that the percentages of silver range from 96.9 to 90.5 with small traces of Pb Au and Zn. The author explores also the historical significance of Salomon Marion's work as related to silversmithing in the tradition of the early days of New France.