Description
Antique Bell Shaped Glass Bead Rosary Silver Tone Crucifix Religious Catholic. The centerpiece features a religious image on both sides, and the crucifix has detailed decorative scrollwork. Silver-tone crucifix. The glass beads have a delicate hand-crafted appearance and display attractive age-related character. Beautiful antique Catholic rosary featuring unusual translucent bell-shaped glass beads with silver-tone links, a decorative crucifix, and a devotional center medal. The glass beads have a delicate hand-crafted appearance and display attractive age-related character. The rosary appears to date to the late 19th or early 20th century and is a wonderful example of early religious devotional jewelry. The centerpiece features a religious image on both sides, and the crucifix has detailed decorative scrollwork. Condition Notes This rosary is being sold in antique, as-found condition. * Two beads are broken/cracked * Several additional beads show wear from age and use * Metal components show tarnish, oxidation, and patina * Some links and wire connections show age-related wear * Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing Despite the condition issues, this remains a highly displayable and collectible antique rosary with an uncommon bead style rarely encountered today. Features * Antique Catholic rosary * Unusual bell-shaped translucent glass beads * Silver-tone crucifix * Religious center medal * Hand-linked construction * Estate find * Sold as found ⸻ Item Specifics * Religion: Christianity * Type: Rosary * Material: Glass, Metal * Color: Clear / Pale Blue-Green * Era: Antique * Handmade: Yes * Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown * Vintage: Yes Condition Statement Antique pre-owned condition. Two beads are broken, additional beads show wear, and the metal has tarnish/patina from age. Please examine photos carefully as they are part of the description.