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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

Antique 17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

$4,145
H 37.41 in W 21.07 in D 18.9 in
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

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Paper

Madonna and Child with Rosary – Antique French Religious Print, c.1850
Madonna and Child with Rosary – Antique French Religious Print, c.1850

Madonna and Child with Rosary – Antique French Religious Print, c.1850

$568
H 20.95 in W 15.16 in D 0.01 in
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
(perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads with customary larger "Guru" beads. These rosary-type prayer
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads

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Wood

Antique Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

$1,595
H 5.25 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
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

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Paper

Antique Raymond du Puy: 1791 Engraving of the First Grand Master of Hospitallers
Raymond du Puy: 1791 Engraving of the First Grand Master of Hospitallers

Raymond du Puy: 1791 Engraving of the First Grand Master of Hospitallers

$260
H 10.04 in W 8.08 in D 0.01 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

Rare Antique Faceted Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Rosary Channel Set Amethyst Cross
Rare Antique Faceted Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Rosary Channel Set Amethyst Cross

Rare Antique Faceted Amethyst 14K Yellow Gold Rosary Channel Set Amethyst Cross

$2,950
H 31 in W 0.5 in D 0.25 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

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Oil

Antique Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait
Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait

Frederick III Cranach Rohrich Paint Oil on table 19th Century Flemish Portrait, 1800-1830

$8,375 Sale Price
20% Off
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in
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

Antique Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

$123 Sale Price
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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

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Paper

Antique Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847
Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847

Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847

$142 Sale Price
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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

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone

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

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary
18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary

18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary

H 0.5 in Dm 5 in
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

Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820
Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820

Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820

H 21.25 in W 18 in D 2 in
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

South German 18th Century Walnut Bureau-Cabinet on Stand
South German 18th Century Walnut Bureau-Cabinet on Stand

South German 18th Century Walnut Bureau-Cabinet on Stand

H 72.25 in W 45.75 in D 26.75 in
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

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet

W 1.7 in D 0.48 in L 1.74 in
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

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Wood

Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870
Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870

Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870

H 26 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
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

Period Louis XIII Walnut Side Table for Holding a Chest or Coffer
Period Louis XIII Walnut Side Table for Holding a Chest or Coffer

Period Louis XIII Walnut Side Table for Holding a Chest or Coffer

H 25 in W 32 in D 18 in
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

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Oak

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Oak Draper's Table, Kitchen Island
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Oak Draper's Table, Kitchen Island

Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Oak Draper's Table, Kitchen Island

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

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Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Miniature Oil Painting Canvas Italian Religious Old Master, 19th Century
Antique Miniature Oil Painting Canvas Italian Religious Old Master, 19th Century

Antique Miniature Oil Painting Canvas Italian Religious Old Master, 19th Century

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

19th Century French Louis Philippe Chestnut Champagne Side Table, Rafraichissoir
19th Century French Louis Philippe Chestnut Champagne Side Table, Rafraichissoir

19th Century French Louis Philippe Chestnut Champagne Side Table, Rafraichissoir

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

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Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Crucifix Engraved Rosary Locket
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Crucifix Engraved Rosary Locket

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Crucifix Engraved Rosary Locket

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

Large Life Size Statue Antique Italian Marble Saint Anthony With Child
Large Life Size Statue Antique Italian Marble Saint Anthony With Child

Large Life Size Statue Antique Italian Marble Saint Anthony With Child

H 67 in W 22 in D 16 in
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

Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table
Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table

Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table

H 29.75 in W 65.5 in D 51 in
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

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Seed Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Seed Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

Antique Platinum, Edwardian era Seed Pearl & Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace

L 17.75 in
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

Silver Italian 18th Century Rosary
Silver Italian 18th Century Rosary

Silver Italian 18th Century Rosary

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

Vintage Creed Rosary, Sterling Silver & Crystal Beads Religious Faith Catholic
Vintage Creed Rosary, Sterling Silver & Crystal Beads Religious Faith Catholic

Vintage Creed Rosary, Sterling Silver & Crystal Beads Religious Faith Catholic

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

Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc
Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc

Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc

H 44.5 in W 14 in D 10 in
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

J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4

J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4

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
Monks Rosary with silver medallion

Monks Rosary with silver medallion

H 17 in W 2 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

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Silver

Monks Rosary with Silver Medallion
Monks Rosary with Silver Medallion

Monks Rosary with Silver Medallion

Dm 1.75 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

Baroque Vanitas or Memento Mori of a Skull, Bone, 17th Century
Baroque Vanitas or Memento Mori of a Skull, Bone, 17th Century

Baroque Vanitas or Memento Mori of a Skull, Bone, 17th Century

H 1.78 in W 0.99 in D 1.78 in
Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
. 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

Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century
Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century

Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century

H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.28 in
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

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Coral, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 15k Gold, 22k Gold

SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In 18Kt Gold With Seed Pearls From Late 18th C
SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In 18Kt Gold With Seed Pearls From Late 18th C

SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In 18Kt Gold With Seed Pearls From Late 18th C

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

Autumn in Versailles - painting by Paul César Helleu an Impressionist Painter
Autumn in Versailles - painting by Paul César Helleu an Impressionist Painter

Paul César Helleu
Autumn in Versailles - painting by Paul César Helleu an Impressionist Painter, Circa 1894

H 33.66 in Dm 33.66 in
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

19th Century Monumental Carved And Giltwood Sunburst Wall Hanging
19th Century Monumental Carved And Giltwood Sunburst Wall Hanging

19th Century Monumental Carved And Giltwood Sunburst Wall Hanging

H 57 in W 59 in D 7 in
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

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Porcelain

Guanyin. Enamelled porcelain. China, 19th century.
Guanyin. Enamelled porcelain. China, 19th century.

Guanyin. Enamelled porcelain. China, 19th century.

H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 6.3 in
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

French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII
French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII

French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII

H 28.75 in W 55.52 in D 23.23 in
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 French carved bone rosary bead necklace, Cross pendant, Stanhope
Antique French carved bone rosary bead necklace, Cross pendant, Stanhope

Antique French carved bone rosary bead necklace, Cross pendant, Stanhope

L 24 in
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

Antique Rosary Bloodstone and Silver European
Antique Rosary Bloodstone and Silver European

Antique Rosary Bloodstone and Silver European

L 19.5 in
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

Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace
Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace

Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace

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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Fabric, Walnut

Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C

Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C

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

Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C

Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C

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

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Silver

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

H 1 in W 13 in D 8 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

Materials

Onyx, Gold, Silver

Silver and gold filigree rosary, onyx beads, 19th century
Silver and gold filigree rosary, onyx beads, 19th century

Silver and gold filigree rosary, onyx beads, 19th century

Dm 22.45 in
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 Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 10 in W 10 in D 2 in
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 Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

H 20 in W 14 in D 2 in
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

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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

Important 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Carved Marble Ewer
Important 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Carved Marble Ewer

Important 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Carved Marble Ewer

H 23 in Dm 11.5 in
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

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rosary Ring
Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rosary Ring

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rosary Ring

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

C.1900 Velvet St. Francis of Assisi Banner
C.1900 Velvet St. Francis of Assisi Banner

C.1900 Velvet St. Francis of Assisi Banner

H 79 in W 40 in
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

Early, Rare, "Pillow Glass" Electric Candy Sign
Early, Rare, "Pillow Glass" Electric Candy Sign

Early, Rare, "Pillow Glass" Electric Candy Sign

H 43 in W 76 in D 9 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

Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere
Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere

Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere

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

Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks

Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks

H 7.5 in W 4 in L 7.5 in
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

Life Sized Bronze Kneeling Woman Signed Steffenini
Life Sized Bronze Kneeling Woman Signed Steffenini

Life Sized Bronze Kneeling Woman Signed Steffenini

H 39.5 in W 21 in D 26 in

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Textile

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$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers / Pendants, Jean Michel Frank
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Jean-Michel Frank
Located in New York, NY
Custom French Mid-Century Modern style plaster pendants / chandeliers / flush mounts from a design of a model by Alberto and Diego Giacometti for Jean Michel Frank. The pieces are hu...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Plaster

French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers / Pendants, Jean Michel Frank
French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers / Pendants, Jean Michel Frank

French Modern Neoclassical Plaster Chandeliers / Pendants, Jean Michel Frank

$16,970
H 16 in Dm 25.5 in
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This late nineteenth century French Louis XIII style hand carved walnut armchair features elegant barley twist legs and gracefully scrolled armrests with acanthus leaf carvings. An H...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair
Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair

Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Style Hand Carved Walnut Armchair

$995
H 43.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
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

Materials

Brass

Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

Modern Chiado Console Table, Leather Oak Root, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple

$8,882 / item
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 15.75 in
French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fine Louis XV period fauteuil a la reine, stamped under seat rail “G.LEBRUN”, circa 1760, upholstered in its original Aubusson verdue tapestry depiction a child with a telescope an...
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1760s French Louis XV Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”
French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”

French Louis XV Fauteuil a La Reine, Signed “G. Lebrun”

$2,800 Sale Price
49% Off
H 40 in W 28 in D 28 in
Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of 1960’s Curule Savonarola chairs made of heavy stainless steel metal with brass accents. This incredible set of twelve chairs was created by French interior design fi...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Brass

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s
Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s

Set of Twelve Steel Brass Velvet Curule Chairs by Maison Jansen, 1960s

$32,570 / set
H 33.86 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful Regency period "fauteuil à la reine", richly carved. The wood is richly carved with regency motifs with shells on the front of the seat, floral motifs on the armrests and l...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Wood

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France
French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

French Regency Period "Fauteuil a La Reine" Armchair, 18th Century - France

$1,718
H 44.49 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Linen

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

$3,600 / item
H 37 in W 32 in D 34 in
Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Natural Burl Wood, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Figural woods and casual, clean lines combine in our Carlton Table, shown here in our Natural Burl Wood finish. It is also available in Mappa and Vintage Burlwood. Dimensions: 16" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Wood, Ash, Olive, Burl

Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Natural Burl Wood, by August Abode
Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Natural Burl Wood, by August Abode

Carlton Coffee Table 36" DIA, in Natural Burl Wood, by August Abode

$7,600 / item
H 16 in Dm 36 in
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
Located in Houston, TX
18th century walnut Os de Mouton chair from France. Recently reupholstered.
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Late 18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair
18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

18th Century Os De Mouton Chair

$3,500
H 48 in W 23 in D 23.75 in
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French walnut Louis XIV style armchair from the 19th century with rectangular slanted back, large scrolling arms, carved acanthus leaves motifs, scrolling legs and carved cross str...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs
French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs

French Louis XIV Style Walnut Fauteuil with Carved Arms and Scrolling Legs

$3,950
H 44.25 in W 26.25 in D 30.25 in
17th Century Walnut Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century French walnut armchair from the Dordogne region. The typical baluster shaped legs under a high back with upholstered armrest concealing tray supports. Armchairs as the...
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Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Walnut Armchair
17th Century Walnut Armchair

17th Century Walnut Armchair

$4,325
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

$11,471 Sale Price
30% Off
H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous Elizabethan Tudor hand carved oak wainscot arm chair - circa 1580 - would be an asset to any space with its simple and modern shape and carved details... its spectacula...
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16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Oak

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580
Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

$4,675
H 39 in W 20 in D 16.5 in
Late 17th Century Carved Walnut and Embossed Leather Armchair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary chair with superb color, large proportion and very good condition. The wood has a very soft hand and great marking. With polychrome leather embossed back and seat. T...
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17th Century European Elizabethan Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Wood, Leather

Late 17th Century Carved Walnut and Embossed Leather Armchair
Late 17th Century Carved Walnut and Embossed Leather Armchair

Late 17th Century Carved Walnut and Embossed Leather Armchair

$2,850
H 47.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Located in Lymington, GB
A Queen Anne period walnut stool. Early 18th century, circa 1710. Upholstered in 17th century tapestry, and close-nailed. Original stretchers and rails, all firm in the joints. Read...
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1710s English Queen Anne Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool
Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

Queen Anne Period Walnut Stool

$5,121
H 17 in W 18 in D 14 in
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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
  • What do the beads on a rosary mean?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The 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.
  • How do you know if a rosary is antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 18, 2024
    To 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.
  • How do I identify an antique bead?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying 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.
  • How can you tell if a beaded purse is an antique?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To 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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