Antique Rosary Beads
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Mother of Pearl Rosary Beads with decorative crucifix.
Condition: Good allover possibly all items have
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
$585 / set
H 5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 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
Materials
Walnut
Domed mirror with carved and gilded patina cymatium, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
floral and leaf motifs. The frame, with rounded upper corners, is decorated internally with rosary bead
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19th Century French Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Mirror, Poplar
Madonna and Child with Rosary – Antique French Religious Print, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
, looking gently ahead, while the Christ Child rests on her lap, holding a rosary. The rosary beads are
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Paper
$567
H 20.95 in W 15.16 in D 0.01 in
Silver-Mounted Amber Heart-Shaped Pendant. Germany, 17th century
Located in London, GB
, was frequently worked into amulets, devotional pendants, and rosary beads. The combination of amber
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17th Century German Antique Rosary Beads
Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox
Located in New Orleans, LA
, placed within a smaller ornate brass frame.
A rosary, draped around the inner framed photograph with
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Raymond du Puy: 1791 Engraving of the First Grand Master of Hospitallers
Located in Langweer, NL
cross, Raymond du Puy is shown holding a crucifix in one hand and rosary beads in the other, symbolizing
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1790s Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Paper
$260
H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 0.01 in
Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
decorated with knotted gold cords and the rosary beads are gold spheres. The lectern, on which a book rests
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19th Century Old Masters Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Oil
$8,362 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in
Rare Antique Faceted Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Rosary Channel Set Amethyst Cross
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare antique faceted amethyst and 14K yellow gold rosary with a beautiful emerald cut
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19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Amethyst, Gold
$2,950
H 31 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 in
Antique French Oval Mirror, Painted Wood-effect Decor Elm Burl, circa 1920
Located in Paris, FR
, as well as gold beads and rosaries around the glass mirror. Frame width: 3.5 cm / 1.37 in. Modern
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1920s French Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$1,832
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 0.99 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
, the glass protected by a low, beaded chapelet (rosary) trim. At the lower corners are ornately carved
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Gold
Buddha Amitabha in gilded and lacquered wood, East Asia, late 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Buddhist mala—a prayer rosary with finely carved beads, a symbol of meditation, wisdom, and the recitation
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Paper
$122 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
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
Materials
Paper
$141 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 in
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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
H 1.15 in W 0.91 in D 9.45 in
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
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Oak Draper's Table, Kitchen Island
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Louis Philippe period oak draper's table rests on turned rosary bead legs which support its lower shelf
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Oak
H 32.5 in W 50 in D 22.5 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
Metal
H 27.5 in W 17.5 in D 17.5 in
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Crucifix Engraved Rosary Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
diagonally, representing the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows. When wearing the locket, the beads would maintain
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Materials
Wood
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Seed Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Cross Necklace
Platinum
Circa 1910
This exquisite Edwardian-era platinum rosary bead
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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
Materials
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
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
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
Materials
Granite
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
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 15 in W 11 in D 5 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
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
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Other
SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In 18Kt Gold With Seed Pearls From Late 18th C
Located in Miami, FL
configuration of the prayer is simple: the Rosary consists of a Cross, a medal, individual beads, and
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1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold
H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.28 in L 56 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Guanyin. Enamelled porcelain. China, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
, she is shown seated with her knees drawn up and her right arm (in the hand of which she holds a beaded
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19th Century Chinese Other Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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
Materials
Silver
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
H 17.5 in W 7 in D 1 in
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
Materials
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
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
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
Materials
Bronze
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1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Germantown, MD
The Madonna Della Sedia commonly known as the Madonna of the chair is a painting by an Italian artist Raphael dating back to 1513 -1514. It is currently housed in the Palazzo Pitti c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Hardwood, Giltwood
$1,102 Sale Price
30% Off
H 19 in W 19 in D 1 in
Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy
Located in Culver City, CA
Elegant form with two swinging glass doors and painted back plate.
Made in italy
*Please Note: This fixture is made to order in Italy, and comes newly wired (eu wiring). It is not ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Industrial Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Iron
$1,500 / item
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 5.25 in
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Walnut Bergères Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XV style walnut bergères chair from the 19th century with carved crests, scrolling arms, floral carved apron, cabriole legs and floral upholstery. Enhance your living ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Victorian Stained Pine and Wired Metal Dome Top Bird Cage
Located in Germantown, MD
A Victorian Stained Pine and Wired Metal Dome Top Bird Cage
Measures respectively from the bottom, 42" in width, 18" in height and 46" in height;
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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Metal, Wire
$2,450 Sale Price
30% Off
H 46 in W 42 in D 18 in
Russian Icon of Madonna and Child
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a giltwood Icon of the Madonna and Child. Made in Russia, it's hand painted and gilted.
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20th Century Russian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Wood, Paint
Gustavian Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock
Located in Ljungby, SE
Large Gustavian wall clock with a movement signed by Jacob Kock (1737-1805). He was a court clockmaker in Stockholm and supplied clocks to the court of King Gustav III. This pendulum...
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18th Century Gustavian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Three French Art Deco Brass Opaline Glass Wall Sconces, 1930s, Indoor or Outdoor
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Three Lovely bronzed brass wall lights with hand-blown opaline glass globes, for indoor or covered outdoor use, France, 1930-1939. All thee wall sconces are in very good condition, b...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Brass
$922 / item
H 10 in W 5.5 in D 10 in
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chesnut Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th Century Pair English Regency Tole Chestnut Urns
Unique Urns purchased in France.
See detailed photos.
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18th Century French Regency Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Chestnut
French Art Nouveau Copper Cut Glass Brass Sconce Wall Lamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
French art nouveau wall lamp
Semi frosted cut glass shade
Copper wall piece and brass arm
Weight: 1.70 kg / 3.7 lb
Priced per individual item. All lamps have been made suitable by ...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Brass, Copper
Late 1700’s English Oak Barley Twist Bench with Heavy Carving
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautiful antique specimen reflects the creativity and personal pride taken by craftsman of this early era. Crafted in England during the late 18th century from oak, this piece ...
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Late 18th Century English Jacobean Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Velvet, Oak
19th Century Large French Cast Iron Jardiniere
Located in High Point, NC
Large scale jardiniere, dating to circa 1890-1900. This jardiniere is of decorative cast iron construction. These were historically overpainted, but this one is without paint which...
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1880s French Baroque Revival Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Iron
Ancient Egyptian Monumental Temple Sphinxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of monumental limestone sphinxes of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, from the processional avenue of the Serapeum of Memphis, 30th Dynasty, circa 379 - 360 BC.
The sphinxes of the Serape...
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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Limestone
Our Lady Of Rosary Madonna, German Lithograph
Located in Savannah, GA
An Our Lady Of Rosary lithograph, Germany, circa 1890s.
A heavily distressed piece in period frame showing a history of devotion.
sight: 15 ¾ by 19 ¾ inches
frame: 26 by 30 inches
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19th Century German Baroque Revival Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Large Swedish 19th Century Rectangular Cast Iron Planter
Located in Copenhagen, K
Beautiful rectangular iron planter. See out listing of the square planter from the same collection.
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19th Century Swedish Belle Époque Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Iron
Antique Italian table lamp 1700's gilded wood
Located in Milano, IT
Evocative lamp made from a candelabra period of the 1700s Baroque (or Neo-Baroque), whose main feature is the presence of a putto - or cherub - with golden wings. The lamp is a candl...
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1740s Italian Baroque Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Marble Top Console features timeless elegance with its definitive naturalistic form expressed in the graceful cabriole legs, bombe apron form with...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Rosary Beads
Materials
Marble
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.
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