Rosary - Silver, Nacre - 1900-1910

Antique rosary from the late 19th century in mother-of-pearl and silver

Beautiful rosary composed of mother-of-pearl beads with iridescent reflections, connected by a silver chain. The larger beads are adorned with openwork caps. The centerpiece and the crucifix are also in mother-of-pearl, the latter bearing a silver Christ.

Silver tested with the appropriate acid.

A small element seems to be missing from the upper part of the crucifix, probably the INRI cartouche, see photographs.

Rosary length: about 49 cm.
Maximum width of the crucifix: about 2.3 cm.
Bead diameter: about 0.5 cm for the smallest and 0.7 cm for the largest.
Total weight: about 56.3 g.

Generally in good condition for its age, with minor signs of wear and a patina of time.