{"product_id":"french-mop-silver-rosary-gothic-crucifix","title":"Antique French Mother of Pearl \u0026 Silver Rosary Heart Centre Gothic Crucifix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful antique French rosary made with genuine hand-cut mother-of-pearl beads and a charming heart-shaped mother-of-pearl centrepiece. All pertinent parts are silver, including the links, solid silver-capped pater beads, crucifix, and corpus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosary is formed from softly luminous round mother-of-pearl beads displaying the natural variations in colour and iridescence that make mother of pearl so appealing. The hand-cut beads have a warmth and character that is difficult to reproduce, giving the rosary a lovely authentic feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly attractive is the heart-shaped mother-of-pearl centrepiece, which catches the light beautifully and creates a delightful focal point. The larger pater beads are fitted with solid silver caps that complement the mother-of-pearl beads perfectly and add to the quality of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosary is finished with a nicely detailed silver crucifix featuring elegant Gothic-inspired openwork decoration and a finely modelled corpus. The design is graceful and refined without being overly ornate. There appears to be a possible rubbed hallmark on the crucifix, although any mark is now difficult to distinguish due to age and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrench rosaries combining genuine mother-of-pearl beads, silver links throughout, silver-capped pater beads, and a heart-shaped mother-of-pearl centre are becoming increasingly difficult to find. This is a lovely devotional piece that would display beautifully or make a meaningful gift for a First Communion, Confirmation, wedding, or other special religious occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delicate design and heart-shaped centrepiece suggest it may once have marked a special occasion, such as a wedding, where rosaries were sometimes tied to a bridal bouquet or presented as treasured devotional keepsakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 22.25 inches (56.5 cm) Circumference: 28 inches (71 cm) Crucifix: 1⅞ inches x 1 inch (4.8 cm x 2.5 cm)  Average bead size: 7 mm  Pater beads: 1 cm    Weight: 58.83 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good antique condition with gentle age-related wear and patina consistent with age and devotional use. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1900–1925.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage French Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63805005562233,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/8033\/7785\/files\/IMG_1228.jpg?v=1781940769","url":"https:\/\/vintagefrenchtreasures.com\/fr\/products\/french-mop-silver-rosary-gothic-crucifix","provider":"Vintage French Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}