74a) SMALL STERLING ROSARY WITH PETIT POINTE CASE- This is a lovely small sized rosary with its own case. The rosary is sterling silver, and the necklace part measures 17 inches; the part that dangles from the Center Medal to the tip of the Cross measures 4 1/2 inches. The rosary weighs 10 grams. The brass rosary holder has handmade stitched petit pointe on top. It snaps tightly. This will make a lovely heirloom gift. $275

69cc) ANTIQUE SPANISH GALLEON 1700s 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 rosary hails from those Spanish colonial days. This rosary has what is known as "alfajor" connecting beads, which dates to the 1700s. The rosary has a an interesting Center Medal which are the initials "C M." Each Ave Maria beads measure 8mm. The Pater beads are slightly oval and measure 10mm. The alfajor connecting bead measures 10 mm. The rosary feels solid and heavy. 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 7inches long and weighs a hefty 56.6 grams. The Cross measures 1 1/4 by 2 inches. The Cross has intricate details not showing in the picture. This is an incredible find of a rosary from the 1700s. $950

69cc) RARE GALLEON TREASURE 1800s SILVER ROSARY with MOTHER OF PEARL CROSS - 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 rosary hails from those Spanish colonial days. It is unique in many ways. The Ave Maria beads have a rare design, with spiral or ridged etched design. It appears as if they are double-capped, but they are not. The "double-caps" are part of the bead design. They feel hollow. The fluted Ave Maria beads measure 8 by 11 mm. The Pater beads measure 10mm. There are round Ave Maria beads measuring 6 mm, in the dangling portion at the beginning of the rosary. The Cross is incredible and collectible by itself! It is made of a solid piece of mother of pearl with a handsome Corpus and elaborate silver designs at the ends. Unfortunately, the lower part is missing part of the silverwork; this can be repaired or the ends of the two others removed to make them look the same. We leave that decision up to the buyer. The Ave Maria Center Medal is large with intricate details; very lovely. It measures 16 by 16 mm. The necklace part of the rosary measures 39 inches long, and the dangling part from the center medal to the tip of the cross is 8 inches long and weighs a hefty 49.7 grams. As with many antiques, the rosary has no doubt undergone repairs and replacements. This antique rosary is not perfect, but it is an incredible example of Spanish Colonial galleon artistry. $899

9) 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 $1,500, or best offer.

69) RARE ANTIQUE 1800s FILIGREE ROSENKRANZ ROSARY - This rosary has Bavarian roots. The beads are all filigree and the Cross as well. Each Ave Maria bead is approx. 6 mm; and the pater Beads are 10 mm. The Cross measures approx. 1 3/4 by 1 1/4 inches. The beautiful Cross has a ceramic with the figure of Christ in front; and the back also has a ceramic Cross with and Eye where the head of Christ ought to be. The necklace part of the rosary measures 26 inches; the dangling part from the Center medal to the tip of the Cross is 6 1/4 inches. The rosary weighs 31.2grams. This is a rare and lovely rosary; you won't find another one like this. Discounted to $199

69aa) 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. Discounted to $250

69bb) 1940s STERLING SILVER ROSARY WITH CASE - This is a top qualityl 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