Antique Rosary - Silverplated, Enamel, Glass - 1850-1900

Antique filigree rosary from the Biedermeier / Historicism period (19th century). Materials: Rose- or salmon-colored, faceted glass beads and finely crafted elements made of silvery metal. Silver content not tested. Crucifix: openwork filigree cross with enamel decoration on both sides. Front side with a depiction of the crucified Christ on a dark blue background. Back side with a hand-painted IHS Christ monogram and a radiating jagged-border. The larger Our Father beads are worked as pierced filigree spheres. Dimensions: Rosary approx. 54 cm long (folded), cross approx. 6.5 × 4 cm. Condition: Age-appropriate, untouched original condition with patina. The chain is complete. There is a flaw in the blue enamel on the left arm of the cross on the IHS side (see close-up photos). The central monogram and the depiction of Christ are not affected.

Estimate:$168.25

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