Antique Rosary with Mother-of-Pearl Beads, Silver-Tone Crucifix, and Religious Medal
Antique Rosary with Mother-of-Pearl Beads, Silver-Tone Crucifix, and Religious Medal
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Antique Catholic rosary composed of irregularly cut mother-of-pearl beads linked by hand-formed metal chain. The rosary terminates in a decorative silver-tone crucifix with pierced detailing and an attached round devotional medal depicting a religious scene. The medal bears raised lettering and figural imagery consistent with traditional Catholic devotional iconography. The beads show natural variation in shape, translucency, and surface texture, indicating hand-cut production rather than modern uniform manufacture. The chain and metal elements show darkened patina consistent with age and devotional use.
Antique Catholic rosary composed of irregularly cut mother-of-pearl beads linked by hand-formed metal chain. The rosary terminates in a decorative silver-tone crucifix with pierced detailing and an attached round devotional medal depicting a religious scene. The medal bears raised lettering and figural imagery consistent with traditional Catholic devotional iconography. The beads show natural variation in shape, translucency, and surface texture, indicating hand-cut production rather than modern uniform manufacture. The chain and metal elements show darkened patina consistent with age and devotional use.
11.5"l x 1"w
11.5"l x 1"w
Rosaries made with mother-of-pearl beads were commonly produced in Catholic regions of Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mother-of-pearl was favored for its luminous quality and symbolic association with purity and devotion. Such rosaries were often used for personal prayer or pilgrimage and frequently incorporated medals commemorating saints, Marian imagery, or specific religious devotions. Hand-linked chain construction and irregular bead cutting are characteristic of earlier examples prior to full industrial standardization.
Rosaries made with mother-of-pearl beads were commonly produced in Catholic regions of Europe during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Mother-of-pearl was favored for its luminous quality and symbolic association with purity and devotion. Such rosaries were often used for personal prayer or pilgrimage and frequently incorporated medals commemorating saints, Marian imagery, or specific religious devotions. Hand-linked chain construction and irregular bead cutting are characteristic of earlier examples prior to full industrial standardization.
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1920)
Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1920)
Mother-of-pearl; silver-tone metal (possibly silver or silver-plated); metal chain
Mother-of-pearl; silver-tone metal (possibly silver or silver-plated); metal chain
Continental Europe
Likely France or Italy
Continental Europe
Likely France or Italy
Wear consistent with age and use; surface abrasion to beads; patina and darkening to metal components; possible thinning or wear to chain links; no testing has been performed to confirm metal content.
Wear consistent with age and use; surface abrasion to beads; patina and darkening to metal components; possible thinning or wear to chain links; no testing has been performed to confirm metal content.