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201) RARE GENUINE SEA CORAL AND STERLING SILVER ROSARY - LONG, LARGE - In olden days, Cardinals, Bishops, Kings and other royalty owned rosaries made of sterling with coral and ivory. These rosaries are difficult to find. Here we offer a genuine red sea coral and sterling silver rosary. It is a reproduction piece and rare nonetheless. The coral beads are irregular in shape, some larger the others; the larges measures around 15mm. The Pater Beads are sterling and measure approx 11mm. The necklace part of the rosary measures 34 inches all around; the dangling part from the Ave Maria Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 6 7/8 inches. The Ave Maria Center Medals measures 3/4 inch. The rosary weighs a hefty 76.5 grams. This is a beautiful rare rosary, not to be missed by the serious collector. $995.

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202) LONG MOTHER OF PEARL ROSARY WITH MEDAL & LARGE BEADS- This rosary is made of genuine mother of pearl oval beads. The Center Medal shows Mary on one side and Jesus with His Sacred Heart on the other side. There is an old medal attached, showing the image of the Pope, which seems to be a Pope; it is very difficult to read the inscription as this is worn. The handsome Cross is the Pardon Crucifix and the back shows the Heart of Jesus and the inscription, "Father Forgive them" and "Behold this Heart which so loved the World." Based on the 1905 Pontifical rescript, indulgences are granted toward honoring the Pardon Crucifix. The necklace part measures 31 inches, and the dangling part is 6 1/4 inches. Each bead measures 6 by 10mm. It weighs 37.5 grams. $129

203) VINTAGE LONG, HEAVY, STURDY STERLING SILVER AND CRYSTAL ROSARY - This is a beautiful vintage rosary, hailing from the 1950s or 1960s! The crystal beads are lilac in color, with interesting faceting throwing off a lot of fire and sparkle. The beads are large, measuring 8 by10 mm each. Necklace part measures 34 inches long; dangling part is 7 inches. The rosary is marked "sterling." The Cross measures 1 1/4 by 2 1/8 inchs. The Cross is heavy with beautiful details and a very handsome Corpus. The rosary weighs 48.5 grams. The Center Medal mesures 1/2 inch and is heavy and substantial. It shows the image of Mary on one side and Jesus on the other. The Cross measures 2 by 1 inches. It is sturdy and well made and will last a lifetime. $250

204) VINTAGE 1950S STERLING SILVER & CRYSTAL ROSARY - LONG, HEAVY - This is a beautiful vintage rosary! The crystal beads are lavender in color. The color is actually more blue/violet than the picture shows. The large cone beads have a lot of fire and sparkle. The beads are large, with each bead measuring 10mm. The necklace part measures 33 inches long; dangling part is 7 1/2inches. The Cross and Center medal are marked "sterling." The handsome heavy sterling Cross measures 1 1/2 by 2 1/4 inches. The Center Medal measures 1 1/5 inches. The rosary weighs 44.9 grams. This lovely, heavy rosary is much, much nicer than the picture shows. It is sturdy and well made and will last for a lifetime. $250

205) ANTIQUE DECO 1930s ROSARY - This rosary is beautiful with bright crystal or glass red beads and brass metalwork. Each Ave Maria bead measures 5mm, and the Pater Beads measure 8 mm; the Pater Beads are double capped. The necklace part measures 26 inches; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 6 1/3 inches. The handsome Deco Cross measures 1 1/2 by 1 3/4 inches. The Center Medal has beautiful Deco design showing Our Lady on one side and Jesus on the other. It measures 3/4 inches. The rosary weighs 25.5 grams, and is in as new condition. $99 SOLD, thank you!

206) TURQUOISE ROSARY FROM MARY'S HOUSE IN EPHESUS - Mary spent her last years in Ephesus with John the Beloved, following Christ's crucifixion. Now an important pilgrim site since John Paul II's visit, the site of her house is under the care of the Franciscans. There is a small chapel where her house had stood, and nearby is a spring, now tapped, so visitors can get water. Muslims and Christians alike venerate Our Lady here. She is beloved among the Muslims who call her "Miriam."

I will send a small vial of spring water from Mary's house with the rosaries acquired in Ephesus. This is a turquoise rosary, double capped in silver tone metal. I was told the beads are turquoise; these may be some kind of reconstituted turquoise; the beads are solid and heavy. Each bead measures 8mm. The Cross measures approx. 2 1/4 by 1 1/4. The Center Medal shows Mary with the inscription which are very tiny and which I cannot read. The reverse shows the Cross, M, and stars. The necklace part measures 31 inches; the dangling part is another 6 4/5 inches. The rosary weighs has a nice heavy weight of 47.5grams and feels good in the hands. $89

208) ANTIQUE SEED "SPINA CHRISTI" ROSARY WITH UNIQUE SPACERS AND HANDSOME CROSS - This rosary hails from France and comes from the early 1900s. It has unique round spacers that show the image of Mary on one side and the Our Lady of Lourdes and Bernadette on the other. The beads are irregular made from seeds that average around 6 by 4mm and are flattish, not rounded. The seeds are referred to as "spina Christi" and supposedly come from the tree used to make Christ's crown of thorns. The spacers are on either side of the Pater Bead and measure approx 5 mm. The necklace part measures 31 inches; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross measures 8 mm. The Center Medal shows the profile of Mary on one side and Our Lady of Lourdes and Bernadette on the other side. The Cross is a handsome piece measuring 1 1/4 by 2 inches. It shows a handsome Corpus with details all over the Cross. The rosary weighs 24.6 grams. This is a very special antique rosary that is hard to find. Sold, thank you!

209) ANTIQUE DECO 1930 GLASS ROSARY - This antique rosary is in excellent shape, it looks new! The metal is made of brass, the beads are glass or crystal, each 5mm, with the Pater beads measuring 7mm. Pater beads are doublecapped. The necklace part measures 25 inches; the dangling part is 6 inches long. The Center Medal measures 3/4 inch.. The Cross is heavy and substantial with a handsome Corpus and other lovely details It weighs 25.2 grams. This is a lovely antique rosary in exquisite condition. $69

210) DECO ERA BOHEMIAN ART GLASS AND SILVER ROSARY - This is very lovely rosary made of rare heavy Bohemian art glass beads with white swirls in the glass. The beads measure 8mm, and are capped at both ends. The silver caps have rare pierced work. The cross measures 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches; the center medal measures 3/4 by 3/4 inch at the widest parts. The necklace part measures 30 inches, and the dangling part from the tip of the cross to the Ave Maria center medal is another 7 inches. The rosary is heavy at 68.8 grams and feels good in the hands. It is a sturdy well made and beautiful rosary that one can treasure for a lifetime. We estimate this came from the 1920s. Rare art glass beads such as these are bought and turned into jewelry and sold for a high price. $249

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