Fine antique french hand rosaryfrom the end of 19THc, Art Nouveau, made of sterling silver ( chain,caps, center and cross, french silver hallmarks are present on the center and on the cross ), and opalescent glass, composed with: 59 faceted beads, 6 are caped, a center, heart shaped, adorned with a cross, lillies, a Crown of Thorns and the christogram JHS, for " Jesus savior of men " on the obverse, the reverse side is plain, and its beautiful cross crucifix, open work, decorated with trilobes and foliage.

 

             Condition: It is in a very nice antique condition, see photos.
                                
                Total length  is 17 5/16" / 44 cm long.
                The necklace portion measures 22 13/16"  / 58 cm, 
                cross: 1 3/4" x 1 1/16" / 45 mm x 27 mm,
                diameter of the beads: 1/4" / 7 mm.
                Weight 37 g.

  
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