{"product_id":"antique-french-lourdes-rosary-in-treen-wooden-egg-case","title":"Antique French Lourdes Rosary in Treen Wooden Egg Case","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"137\" data-start=\"60\"\u003eA sweet little French rosary tucked away inside its original wooden egg case. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"409\" data-start=\"139\"\u003eThe rosary is made with tiny pale blue glass beads linked by metal chain and fitted with a Lourdes medal and crucifix. The back of the cross is marked \u003cem data-end=\"313\" data-start=\"290\"\u003e\"Souvenir de Lourdes\"\u003c\/em\u003e, showing that it was bought as a keepsake from the famous pilgrimage town of Lourdes in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"633\" data-start=\"411\"\u003eThe turned wooden egg unscrews to reveal the rosary inside. Small enough to slip into a pocket or handbag, it was made to travel with its owner and is a lovely reminder of a time when faith was often carried close at hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"635\"\u003eThe warm colour of the wood works beautifully with the soft blue beads, giving the piece a simple and appealing look. It would make a lovely addition to a rosary collection, a collection of pilgrimage souvenirs, or simply as a small decorative piece with a story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"906\" data-start=\"635\"\u003e9.25\"L or 23.5 cm Circumference 11.5\" or 29cm  Crucifix 0.75\"H x 0.5\"W or 2 x 1.2 cm  Rosary 2.54 gram total weight 8.3 gram including box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1089\" data-start=\"908\"\u003eCondition is good antique condition with age-related wear, patina, and signs of use consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage French Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375105122681,"sku":null,"price":73.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/8033\/7785\/files\/IMG_0657_8b7e31b8-dbe7-499f-bce6-a5f9b2bc5c9f.jpg?v=1780548722","url":"https:\/\/vintagefrenchtreasures.com\/products\/antique-french-lourdes-rosary-in-treen-wooden-egg-case","provider":"Vintage French Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}