Antique Silver Vermeil Rosary Hallmarked Coral Beads - 19th Century French Religious Chapelet with Cross and Marian Medal - Antique Devotional Jewelry

An antique devotional rosary crafted entirely in solid silver vermeil, hallmarked on both the cross and the connector. Its fifty-nine coral beads are linked bead by bead on a gilded chain, framing an ornate cross and a Marian medal with a finely engraved portrait. A 19th century piece of devotion, carrying the delicacy and craftsmanship of religious ateliers from another era.

Type: Religious rosary (chapelet)
Period: 19th century
Material: Solid silver vermeil, coral beads
Dimensions: Length 34 cm (13.4 in), cross 31 x 20 mm (1.2 x 0.8 in), beads Ø 4 mm
Origin: France
Condition: Excellent

The cross, with its fleur-de-lys silhouette and finely chased detailing, features a raised Christ figure rendered with real precision, in the classic style of 19th century rosary crosses. The oval medal, also in vermeil, displays a delicate Marian portrait typical of devotional medals from that period. The gilding remains even and beautifully preserved across the piece.

The hallmarks visible on both the cross and the connector confirm the authenticity of this piece's solid silver vermeil, a rare guarantee of quality on a complete antique rosary in such fine condition.

This rosary can be worn as a collector's piece, kept as a family devotional heirloom, or displayed alongside other antique religious objects. It will appeal to collectors of antique religious jewelry, lovers of fine antique silverwork, and anyone searching for a gift rich in meaning and history.

Authentic, hallmarked, and preserved in remarkable condition for its age, this silver vermeil and coral rosary is a rare piece that has crossed generations without losing its shine or its symbolic value.

This antique solid silver vermeil rosary with coral beads brings together authenticity, fine craftsmanship, and the symbolic weight of another century - a devotional and collector's piece that is both rare and timeless.

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