{"product_id":"antique-french-mother-of-pearl-rosary-with-hallmarked-silver-crucifix-centre-c-1900-1925","title":"Antique French Mother of Pearl Rosary with Hallmarked Silver Crucifix \u0026 Centre c.1900–1925","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:e008a9eb-c901-41ff-bd2a-9c7c1eaee10e-43\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:e008a9eb-c901-41ff-bd2a-9c7c1eaee10e-43\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:e008a9eb-c901-41ff-bd2a-9c7c1eaee10e-43\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-88\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"cb09b1af-ab6a-4e9a-bedb-79fbb7267eb5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-instant\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eA beautiful antique French rosary made with genuine mother-of-pearl beads and fitted with a hallmarked silver crucifix and matching hallmarked silver centrepiece. Both devotional fittings carry French silver hallmarks, with all pertinent parts crafted in silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eThe rosary is made with softly glowing oval mother-of-pearl beads, a shape that is less commonly found than the round beads usually seen on French rosaries of the period. Each bead has been hand cut, giving the rosary a lovely handmade quality. The beads vary naturally in size, ranging from approximately 5 mm to 9 mm, adding character and individuality to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1005\"\u003eThe natural lustre of the mother of pearl catches the light beautifully, with subtle variations in colour and tone that only enhance its charm. The silver crucifix is finely detailed with Gothic-inspired decoration, while the matching silver centrepiece complements the design perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1412\"\u003eMother-of-pearl rosaries have long been treasured for their beauty and symbolism, but examples with hand-cut oval beads are rather less common, making this an especially attractive piece. Elegant yet understated, it would be equally at home used for prayer, displayed as part of a collection, or given as a meaningful gift for a First Communion, Confirmation, wedding, or other special religious occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eLength: 25.5 inches (64.8 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003eCircumference: 37 inches (94 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrucifix: 1.75 inches x 1.25 inches (4.4 x 3.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads: approximately 5 mm to 9 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 70.12 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003eGood antique condition with gentle age-related wear and a soft patina consistent with age and careful use. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1957\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eCirca 1900–1925\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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