601 )ANTIQUE SILVER ROSARY WITH CASE, FILIGREE WORK - This is a beautiful silver set, a rosary in its own case. The set is from late 1800s or early 1900s. The rosary is small sized, with beads measuring 3mm. The necklace part measures under 20 inches; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 4 inches. The Cross is 1/2 by 1 inch with a handsome pronounced and detailed Corpus. The Center Medal is around 1/3 inch.

The filigree case is very intricate and beautiful. It measures 1 1/4 square with a depth of 2/3 inch. There is a pinprick hole on top of the lid of the box, which can be see in the smaller picture. The rosary and case weigh 19.5 grams

A set such as this one was probably tucked in a woman's purse or in her pocket. Considered an heirloom, this would have been kept in the family, that is given from one generation to the next. $350

602 )GALLEON TREASURE - ANTIQUE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER ROSARY, LARGE BEADS, LONG - For some 333 years, Spain conducted a galleon trade between Seville, Mexico, and the Philippines, transporting Spanish colonial goods throughout Spain's vast empire. This silver rosary hails from the Spanish Colonial days in the Philippines, the 1800s. Each Ave Maria bead measures 7mm; the Pater beads measure 9mm and are double capped. The caps of two Pater beads are different from the caps of the other two; this is barely noticeable. The necklace part measures a long 36 inches all around; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 8 inches. The Cross measures 1 1/2 by 2 1/2 inches, and is inscribed in the back, "Dolor San Gabrel." The lovely Center Medal measures 3/4 inch and has the monograms "TDG." The rosary weighs 59.9 grams. This is a unique find - a rare authentic Spanish Colonial silver rosary. $995

603 )GALLEON TREASURE - ANTIQUE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER ROSARY -For some 333 years, Spain conducted a galleon trade between Seville, Mexico, and the Philippines, transporting Spanish colonial goods throughout Spain's vast empire. This silver rosary hails from the Spanish Colonial days in the Philippines, the late 1700s - 1800s. It's the unique Cross that makes us believe this comes from the late 1700s. It is a rare design unlike the Crosses of the latter period of the Spanish Colonial times. Each Ave Maria bead measures 6-7mm; the Pater beads measuer 8-9mm and are double capped. The connecting chain is doublelinked. The necklace part measures 32 inches all around; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 6 1/2 inches. The unique Cross measures 1 1/5 by 1 3/4 inches. It has a unique filigree design on the ends, more elaborate than the pictures show. The Corpus is also very handsome. The reverse of the Cross also has lovely filigree designs. The Cross is the most unique part of this Rosary. The Center Medal is heart shaped and measures 1/2 inch. It has no design nor inscription in front and the back. It weighs 48.2 grams.This is a beautiful and rare Spanish Colonial silver rosary. We do not expect to find a rosary with this Cross again. SOLD, thank you!

604) SPANISH COLONIAL GALLEON TREASURE 1800S SILVER ROSARY -For some 333 years, Spain conducted a galleon trade between Seville, Mexico, and the Philippines, transporting Spanish colonial goods throughout Spain's vast empire. This silver rosary hails from the Spanish Colonial days in the Philippines, the 1800s. Each Ave Maria bead measures approx. 4mm and the Pater Beads measure 6mm. The necklace part of the rosary measures 25 inches; the dangling part from the Center medal to the tip of the Cross is 6 1/2 inches. The rosary weighs 21.9 grams. .This is a rare early Spanish Colonial rosary. $299

605) ANTIQUE 1800S STERLING SILVER WITH TORTOISE SHELL BOX HOLDER - For the serious collector, we have an incredible find - an antique sterling silver rosary with its own tortoise shell box holder. The antique sterling rosary is rare and in wonderful condition. The beads measure approx. 3 mm in size. The necklace part is 22 inches; and the dangling part is 7 1/2 inches. The rosary has unique medal spacers. Each medal spacer is approx. 8mm in diameter and has images of Mary, Jesus, with a design in the back showing what I believe is a spray of flowers and the Cross. The Cross is wonderfully detailed and measures 1 1/2 by 7/8 inch. I do not see any dents on the beads. The rosary has a nice patina and weighs 12.9 grams.

The tortoise shell holder is from the 1700s or 1800s, with real gold decoration. The box has cracks but it is holding together nicely and the hinge is strong. Tortoise shell boxes such a this one are rare and are highly collectible by themselves. Note that the box is not in perfect condition as the rosary is.

The rosary and the tortoise shell holder cost $1,199.

607) RARE SOLID STERLING SILVER ROSARY WITH HANDSOME CROSS- This is a beautiful sterling silver rosary with a large, heavy, handsome Cross with a handsome Corpus and lovely details. The necklace part measures 25inches, and the dangling part is 6 inches long. It weighs 21.7 grams. The Center Medal has elaborate details. On one side it shows Jesus and the other side shows Mary holding Baby Jesus. The Center Medal measurse approx. 3/4 inch. The handsome Cross measures 2 by 1 1/5 inches. Each bead measures 4-5mm. The Cross and Center Medal are hallmarked "Sterling." The back of the Cross is inscribed with initials "GCMc E." . This is an exquisite sterling silver rosary. $299

610) DESIGNER SOLID STERLING SILVER ROSARY WITH ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA- This is an exquisite solid sterling silver rosary with it's own leather case (bottom picture, right showing St. Anthony).. The Ave Maria beads are oval shaped and measure 8 by 10 mm. Each Ave maria beads shows the image of Mary etched on both sides. The Pater beads near the three Ave Maria beads in the dangling part of the rosary are round, measuring almost 12 mm, and show the image of Christ on one side and the Trinity on the other (2 male figures and a dove). The other Pater Beads show St. Anthony of Padua and Jesus. The Center Medal shows St. Anthony of Padua on the one side and the image of the Basilica del Sancto, Padova (referring to St. Anthony's Basilica) on the other. The necklace part measures approx. 36 inches; the dangling part from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross is 7 inches. The rosary has a lot of weight at 56.8 grams. This rosary in solid sterling silver and so marked with the 925 mark and hallmarked with the designer's mark. This is a wonderful heirloom quality rosary that will last more than a lifetime. $499

611) SPANISH COLONIAL GALLEON TREASURE 1800S SILVER ROSARY -For some 333 years, Spain conducted a galleon trade between Seville, Mexico, and the Philippines, transporting Spanish colonial goods throughout Spain's vast empire. This silver rosary hails from the Spanish Colonial days in the Philippines, the 1800s. Each Ave Maria bead measures 6mm, and the Pater beads measure 8 mm. The Cross 1 7/8 by 1 1/4 inches.. The lovely Ave Maria Center Medal measures 3/4 inch. The rosary weighs 30.9 grams. This is a lovely and rare authentic Spanish Colonial rosary. $350

612) RARE VINTAGE SILVER ROSARY WITH ENAMEL MEDAL - This is a very lovely old silver rosary. The Cross is hallmarked "sterling." The necklace part of the rosary measures 25 inches long, and the dangling part from the center medal to the tip of the cross is 6 inches long and weighs 24.3 grams. Each Ave Maria bead has an interesting shape, with ridges all throughout. Each bead measures approx. 8mm. The Center Medal measures 3/4 inche and shows the image of Our Lady; the back shows an M with stars. The Cross measures 1inches by 1 3.4inches. We do not come across ridged beads like these ones. The rosary hs an antique blue enamel medal attached to it. This is a very beautiful sterling rosary. $299

613) FILIGREE STERLING SILVER ROSARY WITH CASE - This is a beautiful sterling silver rosary with exquisite details. The Ave Maria beads are filigree and measure 5-6mm. There are lovely unique oval spacers with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on one side and Christ on the other. The filigree Cross measures 1 by 1 1/2 inches. The filigree Center Medal shaped like a heart measures 2/3 inch. The necklace part measures 27 inches; the dangling part is 6 3/4 inches. The rosary weighs 24.9 grams. The rosary container looks like a small book and measures 2 by 2 1/2 inches. It is made of silver tone metal, with lovely details in front and in the back. The front has the image of Jesus of the Divine Mercy. This set will make a lasting gift. $250

614) FILIGREE STERLING SILVER ROSARY WITH CASE - This is a beautiful sterling silver rosary with exquisite details. The Ave Maria beads are filigree and measure 5-6mm. There are lovely unique oval spacers with the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on one side and Christ on the other. The filigree Cross measures 1 by 1 1/2 inches. The filigree Center Medal shaped like a heart measures 2/3 inch. The necklace part measures 27 inches; the dangling part is 6 3/4 inches. The rosary weighs 24.9 grams. The rosary container looks like a small book and measures 2 by 2 1/2 inches. It is made of silver tone metal, with lovely details in front and in the back. The front has the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This set will make a lasting gift. $250

615) 1940s SOLID STERLING "NUGGET" SILVER ROSARY WITH CASE - This is a top quality sterling silver rosary with its own case. What is unique about this silver rosary is that the beads are solid and very dense and feel like nuggets. Each bead measures 5-6mm long. The necklace part measures 26 inches; the dangling part is 6 inches. The rosary weighs 27.1 grams. The handsome Cross measures 1 by 1 3/4 inches; the back is inscribed, "G. Michniewicz '42. It is marked "Sterling." There is a small round blue enamel medal attached. The rosary container looks like a small book and measures 2 by 2 1/2 inches; this is not marked sterling. It shows the image of Mary. $599