Monday, May 26, 2008

Vintage All Sterling Heirloom Rock Crystal Rosary with Medals



This spectacular rosary is all sterling silver assembly with an Arco hallmarked crucifix in a popular design and an original centermedal. The quartz rock crystal beads are pear shaped and the paters are capped with sterling filigree.



Medals:
Memorial to St. Paul and St. Peter with special devotion to the Immaculate Conception on the opposite side.
Amazing art deco enamel silver Scapular medal with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary with Scapulars on the other.
Ornate St. Benedict's Exorcism Medal with scalloped edge

Large (1 inch from the bail) Scapular medal with a lovely Mary profile on one side and a very ornate and detailed image of Jesus on the other.

Ornate Large Brass Infant of Prague Medal




This large solid brass (1" without the bail) medal has the Infant of Prague on one side and Marian Monogram on the other.

Lot of Four European Rosaries



These are the typical souvenir rosaries found in in Europe (France and Italy) around the 1950s. The crucifix and centermedal sets are copies of popular styles seen in more expensive sterling silver rosaries.


2 of them still have their original tags on them.




Average hanging length: 17 inches

Average crucifix: 2 inches