Rosary - Solid Silver and Mother of Pearl - 1850-1900 - Exclusive
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 150 - € 220
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Fascinating and refined antique rosary of French manufacture, dating from the period spanning the late 19th to the early 20th century. The rosary has a total weight of 29 grams and a total length of about 42 cm. It is composed of beads of authentic natural mother-of-pearl, hand-shaped, which display the characteristic iridescent and changing reflections that attest to its absolute originality. The chain and the crucifix, finely worked, are made of solid silver. The piece shows no visible hallmarks (likely faded with time and devotional use, or the result of local artisanal production), but the metal has been tested with an acid test confirming the silver's purity. The metal retains a magnificent original dark patina that enhances its historical charm and authenticity. A splendid piece for collectors of sacred art and religious antiques.
Seller's Story
Lover of beauty … of curiosities..
Of art..
Of the sacred.. of the profane..
Catawiki gave me the chance to make my collection known to other connoisseurs..
This is what the true meaning of collecting is;
Sharing..
and an object will never be well collected unless it eventually reaches another eye that appreciates it, another destination, another showcase..
For ages and ages..
Davide
Translated by Google TranslateFascinating and refined antique rosary of French manufacture, dating from the period spanning the late 19th to the early 20th century. The rosary has a total weight of 29 grams and a total length of about 42 cm. It is composed of beads of authentic natural mother-of-pearl, hand-shaped, which display the characteristic iridescent and changing reflections that attest to its absolute originality. The chain and the crucifix, finely worked, are made of solid silver. The piece shows no visible hallmarks (likely faded with time and devotional use, or the result of local artisanal production), but the metal has been tested with an acid test confirming the silver's purity. The metal retains a magnificent original dark patina that enhances its historical charm and authenticity. A splendid piece for collectors of sacred art and religious antiques.
Seller's Story
Lover of beauty … of curiosities..
Of art..
Of the sacred.. of the profane..
Catawiki gave me the chance to make my collection known to other connoisseurs..
This is what the true meaning of collecting is;
Sharing..
and an object will never be well collected unless it eventually reaches another eye that appreciates it, another destination, another showcase..
For ages and ages..
Davide
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Exclusive
Material
Solid Silver and Mother of Pearl
Country of origin
France
Height
42 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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