Ancient Catholic rosary - Silver, Nacre - 1920-1930

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Clément Floch
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Estimate  € 120 - € 170
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€19
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Description from the seller

Subject: Complete Catholic religious rosary (Rosary of 5 decades)
Era: Art Deco (circa 1920–1930)
Origin: France
Materials: Solid silver (fineness 800/1000) and natural mother-of-pearl beads
Hallmark: French hallmark on the ring of the central medal (Boar's Head / Crab) attesting to the silver fineness.
Characteristics & Details:
Beads: 59 oval natural mother-of-pearl beads with magnificent iridescent reflections.
50 beads for the decades
4 separator beads
5 beads on the pendant leading to the crucifix
Central medal (Heart): Representation of the Virgin Mary in profile, with a geometrically very characteristic Art Deco design (chevron lines).
Cross: Cross with beveled arms adorned with stylized roses at the ends, also in Art Deco style.
Chain: Solid silver chain linking all the beads.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
The rosary is complete with its 59 beads.
Natural patina of the silver preserved.
The mother-of-pearl is in perfect condition with a beautiful shine.

Subject: Complete Catholic religious rosary (Rosary of 5 decades)
Era: Art Deco (circa 1920–1930)
Origin: France
Materials: Solid silver (fineness 800/1000) and natural mother-of-pearl beads
Hallmark: French hallmark on the ring of the central medal (Boar's Head / Crab) attesting to the silver fineness.
Characteristics & Details:
Beads: 59 oval natural mother-of-pearl beads with magnificent iridescent reflections.
50 beads for the decades
4 separator beads
5 beads on the pendant leading to the crucifix
Central medal (Heart): Representation of the Virgin Mary in profile, with a geometrically very characteristic Art Deco design (chevron lines).
Cross: Cross with beveled arms adorned with stylized roses at the ends, also in Art Deco style.
Chain: Solid silver chain linking all the beads.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition.
The rosary is complete with its 59 beads.
Natural patina of the silver preserved.
The mother-of-pearl is in perfect condition with a beautiful shine.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Object name
Ancient Catholic rosary
Gross weight
17.06 g
Specific region of origin
Paris
Material
Nacre, Silver
Country of origin
France
Height
45 cm
Width
45 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1920-1930
FranceVerified
1
Object sold
Private

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