Antique French Hallmarked Silver Rosary with Faceted Purple Glass Beads

A lovely antique French rosary made with beautiful faceted purple glass beads and fitted with a hallmarked silver crucifix and matching hallmarked silver centrepiece. All pertinent parts are silver, and each bead is finished with delicate silver filigree caps always a sign of a fine quality rosary.

The softly coloured beads range from gentle lavender tones to deeper shades of violet and catch the light beautifully as the rosary moves. 

The silver crucifix has an attractive filigree openwork design with a detailed corpus, while the ornate centrepiece complements the rosary perfectly. Together they create a piece that feels both graceful and devotional.

Whether kept for prayer, displayed as part of a collection, or given as a meaningful gift, this is a beautiful example of an early French rosary that has retained all of its original character. Would make a perfect gift for a first communion or tied around a wedding bouquet.

Measurements

Circumference: 30.25 inches (76.8 cm)
Length when laid flat: approximately 27.5 inches (69.9 cm)
Crucifix: 1.5 inches x 1 inch (3.8 x 2.5 cm)
Ave beads: 6 mm
Pater beads: 8 mm
Weight: 33.35 grams

Condition

Good antique condition with gentle age-related wear and a soft silver patina consistent with age and devotional use. A well-preserved and attractive antique rosary.