Thursday, August 02, 2007

Antique French Bohemian Glass Rosary with Ornamented Signed Crucifix



Multifaceted beads made of sparkling amber colored glass with a shimmering overglaze give the beads incredible depth and character found only in classic bohemian glass. Adding to this rosary's charm and beauty is the detailed crucifix and many attached medals. Both the crucifix and the Scapular center medal are signed by the artist and marked "France".

Attached Medals:

"Madonnina Proteggimi" – "Mary Protect Us"
Saint Mutien-Marie Wiaux ("Frere Mutien-Marie Malonne") – a Belgian Saint.
A very tiny and ornate light blue enamel scapular: Mary Queen of Heaven and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
A tiny Round Miraculous medal
A gold tone St. Bernard de Menthon – Patron de la Montagne (a beloved Flemish Shrine to the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Round Scapular with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Notre Dame de Bonsecours P.P.N.
Openwork scapular medal
A brass Sacred Heart medal
Brass 4 way medal marked Italy
Openwork Mary Queen of Night scapular medal marked Italy

Hanging Length: 21,5 inches
Largest Medal: 1.5 inches

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