Rosary - Silver - 1920-1930 - Orthodox cross

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Silver Orthodox crucifix rosary with a Miraculous Medal, presented in a European Art Deco pocket case, dating from the 1920s–1930s, 26.5 cm long with a 19.40 g gross weight and 925 sterling silver hallmark, made in France.

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An interesting cultural fusion lot from the mid-20th Century (circa 1920s–1950s), incorporating a French-made Marian medal, an Eastern European Orthodox crucifix, and a tailored European Art Deco pocket case.
Structure:
Traditional 5-decade Catholic rosary layout with classic round metallic ball beads connected by a sturdy link chain. It features an ornate, heart-shaped junction centerpiece medal.
The Crucifix: Crafted in a traditional Eastern Orthodox style. The front displays the three-bar Orthodox cross with Christograms "ІС" and "ХС" (Jesus Christ). The reverse side is inscribed in Church Slavonic / Cyrillic script: "СПАСИ И СОХРАНИ" ("Save and Protect"). Clearly stamped with the "925" sterling silver hallmark
.The Companion Medal: A classic French Roman Catholic Miraculous Medal (Medal of the Immaculate Conception). The front depicts the Virgin Mary surrounded by the French inscription: "O MARIE CONÇUE SANS PÉCHÉ PRIEZ POUR NOUS QUI AVONS RECOURS À VOUS" ("O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee"), indicating French origin or manufacturing. The reverse displays the traditional "M" interlaced with a cross, twelve stars, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
.The Pocket Travel Case:Design: Designed in the form of a miniature book with a fine aged patina. It features a secure piano-style spine hinge and a manual dual-button spring-catch release closure along the side edge.Monogram: The top lid is decorated with a raised oval medallion featuring an elegant, stylized script :
"Soli Deo Gloria" (Glory to God alone)
Rosary lenght 26.5cm , weight 5.69g

An interesting cultural fusion lot from the mid-20th Century (circa 1920s–1950s), incorporating a French-made Marian medal, an Eastern European Orthodox crucifix, and a tailored European Art Deco pocket case.
Structure:
Traditional 5-decade Catholic rosary layout with classic round metallic ball beads connected by a sturdy link chain. It features an ornate, heart-shaped junction centerpiece medal.
The Crucifix: Crafted in a traditional Eastern Orthodox style. The front displays the three-bar Orthodox cross with Christograms "ІС" and "ХС" (Jesus Christ). The reverse side is inscribed in Church Slavonic / Cyrillic script: "СПАСИ И СОХРАНИ" ("Save and Protect"). Clearly stamped with the "925" sterling silver hallmark
.The Companion Medal: A classic French Roman Catholic Miraculous Medal (Medal of the Immaculate Conception). The front depicts the Virgin Mary surrounded by the French inscription: "O MARIE CONÇUE SANS PÉCHÉ PRIEZ POUR NOUS QUI AVONS RECOURS À VOUS" ("O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee"), indicating French origin or manufacturing. The reverse displays the traditional "M" interlaced with a cross, twelve stars, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
.The Pocket Travel Case:Design: Designed in the form of a miniature book with a fine aged patina. It features a secure piano-style spine hinge and a manual dual-button spring-catch release closure along the side edge.Monogram: The top lid is decorated with a raised oval medallion featuring an elegant, stylized script :
"Soli Deo Gloria" (Glory to God alone)
Rosary lenght 26.5cm , weight 5.69g

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
19.4 g
Title additional information
Orthodox cross
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Height
3.5 cm
Width
2.7 cm
Depth
0.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1920-1930
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59
Objects sold
100%
Private

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