(page 5) Offering antique, vintage, old and new Catholic rosaries

83) VINTAGE ROSARY MADE OF JOB'S TEARS SEEDS- This is a handsome rosary made of Job's Tears seeds for beads. Each bead measures approx. 10mm. The necklace part measures 35 inches and the dangling part is 7 inches. It weighs 29.6 grams. The classic Cross measures 2 by 1 inch. The Center Medal measures 3/4 inch and shows the Sacred Heart and on the back our Lady of Carmel. It is in very good condition. $49

84) ANTIQUE DECO 1930S ROSARY WITH CLEAR BEADS - This antique rosary is made of glass beads. The Ave Maria beads measure 5mm; the Pater Beads are 6mm. The Pater Beads are double-capped. The necklace part measures 26inches; the dangling part is 6 3/4 inches long. The Cross has a nacre or mother of pearl background for the Corpus. The Center Medal is very lovely, with nice details on Jesus (front) and Mary (back); it is Deco 1920s design. The rosary weighs 30 grams. This is an old rosary that has been prayed on a lot. We think this rosary hails from the deco years, around 1930s. SOLD, thank you!

85) SMALL BLUE COLORED ROSARY and CASE - We got this small-sized rosary and lovely metal case from Italy. The necklace part of the rosary 19 inches long; and the dangling part measures 4 1/2 inches. The Cross is 1 inch by 1/2 inch. Each glass or crystal bead is 3mm in size. The case measures 1 1/2 by 5/6 inch. It is almost 1/2 inch deep. The top of the brass case has a lovely image of Mary holding Jesus. This is a lovely set. $85

86) SMALL PINK COLORED CRYSTAL ROSARY and CASE - We got this small-sized rosary and lovely metal case from Italy. The necklace part of the rosary 19 inches long; and the dangling part measures 4 1/2 inches. The Cross is 1 inch by 1/2 inch. Each glass or crystal bead is 3mm in size. The case measures 1 1/2 by 5/6 inch. It is almost 1/2 inch deep. The top of the brass case has the image of Archangel Michael. This is a lovely set. $85

88aa) PRECIOUS ANTIQUE 1800s MOTHER OF PEARL SILVER ROSARY - LONG WITH LARGE BEADS- This is one of the most beautiful mother of pearl rosaries we have acquired. It is an antique from the 1800s and it has very large beads. The Ave Maria beads measure 9 mm. The Pater Beads measure 10-11 mm and are capped on both ends. The necklace part measures 29 inches and the dangling part is 7 1/2 inches. It weighs a hefty 55.7 grams. The Cross measures 1 by 1 3/4 inches. The Center Medal shows Mary on one side and Jesus on the reverse. The Mother of pearl beads are irregular in cut, indicating their age. The patina is quite lovely, showing the yellowing of its ageing. The pearls have maintained their lovely luster. The silver also has a lovely rich, dark patina. This rosary hails from the 1800s. It is hard to find an antique mother of pearl rosary in this lovely condition with such large beads. $699

87) ANTIQUE 1930s STERLING CLASSIC BLACK ROSARY - This is a handsome classic rosary made of sterling and black faceted beads. It is a top quality heirloom rosary. Each Ave Maria oval bead measures 10mm long; each Pater Bead measures 6mm. The necklace part measures 34 inches; the dangling part is 7 inches. The handsome sterling silver Cross measures 1 1/4 by 1 3/4 inches, and the Center Medal measures 1/2 inch in diameter. The Center Medal shows more details in reality; on the one side there is the Crowned Mary holding Baby Jesus; on the back is the Sacred Heart, which this picture shows. The back of the Cross is inscribed F.S. Co. Ster, indicating the manufacturer and that the metal is sterling. A small blue enamel is attached. $199

88) IRISH ROSARY WITH RARE ST. MARTIN RELIC- We acquired this beautiful Irish rosary from Knock where Our Lady had appeared to a group of people in 1879. Knock is an important pilgrim site like Lourdes or Fatima. Like Lourdes, it has holy water that is available to pilgrims, many of whom claim miraculous healings because of it. The green beads are round with the shamrock design and measures 6 mm. The beads seem to be made of ceramicor resin; the beads and entire rosary have a nice weight. The Cross is a St. Patrick's design with the circle around the upper part. It has a lovely Celtic designs as well surrounding the Corpus. the back of the Cross is inscribed "Erin" with more Celtic designs. It measures 1 1/4 by 2 inches. The rosary weighs 51.5 grams. The Center Medal has Knock water in a small vial in the back. The front shows Our Lady of Knock with the people who witnessed Her apparition. The rosary has a medal relic of St. Martin de Porres attached to it. Known as the Saint of the Broom, St. Martin was born in Lima, Peru in 1581. Saints' relics are rare and it is fortunate that we came across these Irish rosaries with saints' relics. $59

89) RARE ANTIQUE GOLD-GILT FRENCH ROSARY - This is a beautiful high-quality rosary that hails from the 1920s. The metal is gold plated. The Cross and Center Medal are very handsome, displaying deco-designs. The beads are rare antique red glass beads that look like garnets. The color is deeper, more red in reality. The necklace part measures 21inches; the dangling part from the center medal to the tip of the cross is 5 1/2 inches. The cross measures 1 1/2 by 1 inch. Each bead measures approx. 5mm. The rosary weighs 21 gram and is much lovelier than the pictures shows. $395

91aa) VINTAGE STERLING CRYSTAL ROSARY - This rosary is much nicer than the picture shows. It is made of sterling silver metal and crystal or glass beads. Each bead measures 8mm long. The necklace part measures 28 inches; and the dangling part is 7 inches. The Cross is large and heavy and very intricate; it measures 2 1/4 by 1 1/2; it is heavy and marked Sterling in the back. The Center Medal is unique and shows the image of Our Lady. It measures almost 1 inch long. The rosary weighs 29.4 grams. It is a lovely heirloom rosary. $199

91bb) VINTAGE STERLING CRYSTAL ROSARY - LONG, CLASSIC, HANDSOME - This is a top quality sterling crystal rosary. Each bead measures 8mm. The necklace part measures 34inches; and the dangling part is 8inches. The Cross measures 2 by 1 1/2. The Center Medal t measures almost 1 inch long. The rosary weighs 49.6grams. It is a lovely heirloom rosary and is much nicer than the picture. It will last a lifetime. $199

95) CLASSIC BLACK ROSARY WITH RELIC - This is a handsome rosary made of black Ave Maria beads, measuring 4mm; the Pater Beads are white double capped crystal beads, measuring 8mm. The necklace part measures approx. 23 inches; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 6inches. The Center Medal shows the image of Our Lady and the reverse has a glass compartment with the relic. The Cross is 1 by 1 3/4 inches. The reverse is inscribed: Roma terra delle catacombe. The rosary weighs 27.2 grams. This is a handsome rosary perfect for gift-giving. $39

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