Antique Rosary Beads
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSARY BEAD WITH WENDEKOPF
Germany, 16th century
Bone
Weight 12 grams; dimensions 29 × 23 × 24 cm
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16th Century German Antique Rosary Beads
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H 1.15 in W 0.91 in D 9.45 in
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes.
The back-rest stays upright.
This charming chair still
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut
French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
note pad and a purse used for coins or rosary beads presented in its original leather bound gilt edged
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads
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Silver
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
(Since there are four square beads, the denomination is probably Tendai or Nichiren sect). These rosary
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
H 17.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
Spanish Collection Rosary in bone and silver
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
long. Cross 7.5 x 4 cm. Beads of approx. 1 cm diameter.
A collector's item, exquisite rosary within
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1880s Spanish Antique Rosary Beads
Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Located in Chicago, IL
on the roundel hold staves and rosary beads, again identifying each as a praying pilgrim, a desirable
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16th Century Spanish Antique Rosary Beads
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Silver
Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scroll in his left hand, and a mala/juzu (rosary) in his right hand. Part of the mala has broken off
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
shows Chaucer with a string of beads in one hand and a writing implement in the other. The Arms in the
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16th Century Antique Rosary Beads
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Oil, Panel
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
, likely a rosary, which serves as a focal point for prayer and meditation. The beads provide a stark
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1840s Antique Rosary Beads
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Paper
Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
. The subtle jewelry at her neck and the rosary-like beads she holds in her hand are symbols of both
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1840s Antique Rosary Beads
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Paper
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19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Cream White Canapé
Located in Houston, TX
A Classic and stately 19th century Louis XVI giltwood canapé, newly upholstered in a creamy white ecru mohair silk velvet. Measures: 71.5" L.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosary Beads
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Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE!
46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Rosary Beads
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Diamond, 18k Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Chiado Console, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Chiado console table honors Lisbon’s historic quarter, capturing the essence of its arti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Antique Rosary Beads
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Brass
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
17th Century Walnut Sofa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A fine 17th century walnut Louis XIII canapé. The original frame was fully restored and newly upholstered by our workshop.
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Antique Rosary Beads
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Canvas, Oil
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku
Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit
Edo period, 19th century
This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Rosary Beads
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Iron
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H 60 in W 50 in D 150 in
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Located in Leuven , BE
The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944)
“Color! What a deep a...
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19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Art Glass, Stained Glass
17th-18th Century, Edo, A Set of Japanese Samurai Armor
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese Samurai armor.
Age: Japan, Edo Period, 17th - 18th Century
Size: Height 190.5 C.M. / Width 60 C.M.
Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Rosary Beads
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Metal
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century
Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic
Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D
Seat height 18...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosary Beads
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Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
Midcentury Wishbone Side Table in Walnut (4 available)
By Dean Santner, Wendell Castle Collection, George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful wishbone circular table designed by Dean Santner featuring black walnut construction. This amazing design looks simple yet complex at the same time. Wonderful proportions...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut
One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely one of a kind Winsor & Newton 1977 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee presentation with sterling silver plaques and boxes Calamander wood Artist b...
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20th Century English Early Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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Crystal, Sterling Silver
H 7.09 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
The Holy Bible, Standard Edition, Illustrated Family Bible, 1885
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
The “Standard” Edition of The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments and Apocrypha, Translated out of the Original Tongues, Together with Cruden’s Complete Concordance… an...
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1880s American Late Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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Leather, Paper
Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors.
This work dates back to the late Meiji/ E...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Rosary Beads
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Metal, Gold Leaf
H 8.25 in W 4 in D 3 in
Spanish Colonial Cuzco School Madonna Virgin Mary Painting
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable Spanish colonial late 18th/early 19th-century painting of Lady of the Rosary, Madonna and Child, or Virgin Mary. Oil on canvas Cuzco school painting with a desirable aged ...
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19th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Antique Rosary Beads
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Canvas, Wood
Diamond Platinum Tiara
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent tiara fit for a queen, impressively crafted with over 40 carats of high quality brilliant-cut round diamonds mounted in platinum.
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1950s American Antique Rosary Beads
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Diamond, Platinum
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18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary
Located in Hudson, NY
This 18th Century Tibetan rosary (mala) is made up of 19 carved beads of bone (including the head
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Late 18th Century Tibetan Antique Rosary Beads
Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
woman, and the little flower and rosary beads held by the young girl, whose dress is punctuated with red
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19th Century French Antique Rosary Beads
South German 18th Century Walnut Bureau-Cabinet on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
temple with Baroque twist columns with cherubs, one swinging on rosary beads with a small dog underneath
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut
Large Nuns Rosary with Ebony Crucifix from Lourdes France
Located in Antwerp, BE
beads, circa 1940. The French rosary can be worn around the neck (tripled) or waist and can also be hung
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
Large Religious Rosary Prayer Beads with Corpus Christi
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Religious Rosary Prayer Beads with Corpus Christi
Good condition, as seen.
From a private
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Early 20th Century Antique Rosary Beads
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Composition
Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
detailing and miniature rosary beads.
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1870s Italian Primitive Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Wood
Period Louis XIII Walnut Side Table for Holding a Chest or Coffer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Louis XIII period walnut table with single drawer and rosary bead legs, c. 1680. Was originally
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1680s French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut
Antique Miniature Oil Painting Canvas Italian Religious Old Master, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
lady seems to be protecting him, his right hand holding a Rosary Beads and a Hat. The interior depicts
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19th Century Italian Antique Rosary Beads
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Canvas, Giltwood
H 13 in W 11.5 in L 13 in
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chestnut Champagne Side Table, Rafraichissoir
Located in Fayetteville, AR
accoutrements. The top is supported by turned rosary bead legs joined by two lower shelves that provide
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Rosary Beads
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Metal
H 27.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Large Life Size Statue Antique Italian Marble Saint Anthony With Child
Located in Stamford, CT
carved rope braiding on his belt/rosary beads. Each bead is carved individually right down to the cross
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Rosary Beads
Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
. Additional details of swans and scrolling leaves further decorate the top. The top rests on turned rosary
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
Silver Italian 18th Century Rosary
Located in Culver City, CA
Rosary with two male Patron Saints on either side of medallion, silver filigree, off white and rose
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads
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Silver
Vintage Creed Rosary, Sterling Silver & Crystal Beads Religious Faith Catholic
Located in Greensboro, NC
sterling silver, this vintage rosary includes beads of clear crystal and features a pendant bearing the
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rosary Beads
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Sterling Silver
Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
with fine flowing robes. She clutches a scroll (as in the teaching of Buddha) and wears a rosary bead
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Rosary Beads
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Granite
Monks Rosary with Silver Medallion
Located in Culver City, CA
Monks Rosary with glass and wood beads, medallion of pressed silver.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads
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Silver
Monks Rosary with silver medallion
Located in Culver City, CA
Monks Rosary with glass and wood beads medallion of pressed silver.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads
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Silver
Rosary with Patron Saint Medallion
Located in Culver City, CA
Rosary with two male Patron Saints on either side of medallion, silver filigree, off white and rose
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads
J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
Located in Atlanta, GA
rosary beads, reliquaries, necklaces, pendant jewels, silver and niello medallions, portrait medallions
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Early 20th Century Antique Rosary Beads
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Leather, Paper
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H 15 in W 11 in D 5 in
Baroque Vanitas or Memento Mori of a Skull, Bone, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
combining carving with another figure -like the ivory rosary bead from the first half of the 16th century
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Rosary Beads
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Bone
Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Rosary made up of black glass beads separated by groups of golden openwork beads to guide the prayer
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Rosary Beads
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Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Other
Spanish rosary in gold-plated silver filigree gilded silver cross
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful and delicate rosary from the 19th century made of silver. Silver filigree beads and
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1880s Spanish Antique Rosary Beads
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W 1.58 in Dm 2.37 in L 18.12 in
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Basque Rosary Regional Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
10 gold beads and the words "Suerte Ona Dut", surmounted by an openwork cross. The back of this
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rosary Beads
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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Autumn in Versailles - painting by Paul César Helleu an Impressionist Painter
By Paul César Helleu
Located in PARIS, FR
foliage has parted, like the rosary beads of a musky abbot, the dead pearls of a favourite necklace
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1890s Impressionist Antique Rosary Beads
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Oil
19th Century Monumental Carved And Giltwood Sunburst Wall Hanging
Located in Bradenton, FL
surrounded by a rosary. Original polychrome paint and carved giltwood finish. Stunning center high relief
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
For Soul and Body
Located in New Orleans, LA
patterned clothing to the individual beads of the woman's rosary. Each piece is carefully chosen for color
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Stone, Marble
French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used by the hermits to cast away the demons in the desert and a large-beads rosary. He carries the tau
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut
Antique French carved bone rosary bead necklace, Cross pendant, Stanhope
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique French carved bovine bone rosary bead necklace with a carved bone Cross
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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Brass
Antique Rosary Bloodstone and Silver European
Located in Southbury, CT
always on the prowl for beautiful crosses and rosary beads.
It's unusual to find a stone-bead rosary in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rosary Beads
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Agate, Silver
Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This substantial antique rosary was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features absolutely
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1880s Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
H 2.3 in W 1.7 in L 34 in
Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Located in Odense, DK
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes.
This charming chair still presents its original needle
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads
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Walnut, Fabric
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Located in Odense, DK
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes.
This charming chair still presents its original needle
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads
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Fabric, Walnut
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Silver and gold filigree rosary, onyx beads, 19th century
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Silver and Gold Filigree Rosary, Onyx Beads, 19th century
Precious and delicate 19th century rosary
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Rosary Beads
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Onyx, Gold, Silver
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads
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Wood
H 7 in W 17.5 in D 10.25 in
Important 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Carved Marble Ewer
Located in London, by appointment only
, intertwining features, excessive mouldings, eternal chimeras, caryatid , putti, satire, rosary beads, shells
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Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Marble
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rosary Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
priest or a nun. As with rosary beads, the studs will have been used as a physical method of keeping
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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18k Gold, Silver
C.1900 Velvet St. Francis of Assisi Banner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
so detailed right down to the rosary beads around his waist, and the hair in his beard.
It's
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Rosary Beads
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Velvet, Silk
Early, Rare, "Pillow Glass" Electric Candy Sign
Located in Treasure Island, CA
the rear. Bears zinc raised "rosary bead" decoration on border. Rare and wonderful shop sign
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Zinc, Steel
French Antique Enamelled 18k Gold Emerald and Pearls Rosary
Located in PARIS, FR
Enamelled gold emerald rosary in 18 karat yellow gold. The rosary is in yellow gold with natural
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
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Pearl, Emerald, Enamel, 18k Gold
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H 0.95 in W 0.52 in L 13.27 in
Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere
Located in Antwerp, BE
served as cape buttons or rosary beads.
A pomander can be a bag containing fragrant herbs and might be
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Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Silver
Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks
By Armor Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red robe with his rosary or prayer beads falling from his lap to the base of the bookend.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Bronze
Dropsy Art Nouveau Pendant in 18k Gold, Religious Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
allowed the wearer to pray the tens of beads as a religious rosary. Antique medal from the Art Nouveau
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rosary Beads
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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Life Sized Bronze Kneeling Woman Signed Steffenini
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
A life sized bronze kneeling woman dressed in simple gown and holding rosary beads, signed
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19th Century Antique Rosary Beads
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Bronze
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Antique Rosary Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique rosary beads available for sale. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and fabric, all antique rosary beads available were constructed with great care. Antique rosary beads have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much are Antique Rosary Beads?
Prices for antique rosary beads start at $498 and top out at $14,390 with the average selling for $2,844.
Questions About Antique Rosary Beads
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The beads on a rosary count one's prayers and indicate which prayer to say. Rosary beads allow one to clear one's mind and fully meditate on the prayer.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 18, 2024To know if a rosary is antique, check its beads. The beads on modern rosaries are largely made of wood, glass or inexpensive plastic, and they’re likely linked by a chain or a cord. Old rosary beads were frequently strung on silk or another type of thread.
Hundreds of years ago, some rosaries, such as those produced during the 16th century for example, were made by goldsmiths. The era of mass production for these prayer beads began to take shape during the 15th century, and this development allowed for rosaries to be made of materials such as lead, glass, bone and wood. Online resources suggest that if the rosary’s crucifix and center medal are not made of the same material, it’s likely that a component of your rosary has been replaced over the years.
In order to properly determine the age of your rosary, experts recommend working with an antiques dealer or other type of professional in the collectibles realm.
Over time, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media. Find rosaries today on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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