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Antique Rosary Beads

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious 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

Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand
Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand

Late 19th Century French Carved Walnut Side Table, End Table, Nightstand

Located in Fayetteville, AR

supported by rosary bead turned legs that rest on finial feet. A rosary bead H-stretcher joins the legs

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Iron

Framed 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Nun
Framed 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Nun

Framed 19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Nun

Located in Corsham, GB

A pastel portrait of a nun. She raises one hand to her head and holds a string of rosary beads in

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19th Century Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Pastel

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

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair

$4,234

H 37.41 in W 21.07 in D 18.9 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
Domed mirror with carved and gilded patina cymatium, France

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

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

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

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

Materials

Wood

Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox
Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox

Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox

$185

H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in

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

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

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900
St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, German Devotional Chromolithograph, ca.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

symbols of sanctity and purity: lilies, rosary beads, devotional books, and the deep red cloth of an altar

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Early 20th Century German Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Paper

Antique French Oval Mirror, Painted Wood-effect Decor Elm Burl, circa 1920
Antique French Oval Mirror, Painted Wood-effect Decor Elm Burl, circa 1920

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

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Mirror

$2,700

H 40 in W 22 in D 2.38 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

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

Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847

$125Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0 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

Materials

Paper

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

$145Sale 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

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

18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary

Unavailable

H 0.5 in Dm 5 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
Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820

Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820

Unavailable

H 21.25 in W 18 in D 2 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

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

Unavailable

H 72.25 in W 45.75 in D 26.75 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

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet

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W 1.7 in D 0.48 in L 1.74 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

Materials

Silver

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Large Life Size Statue Antique Italian Marble Saint Anthony With Child

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

Located in Atlanta, GA

rosary beads, reliquaries, necklaces, pendant jewels, silver and niello medallions, portrait medallions

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Leather, Paper

Monks Rosary with silver medallion
Monks Rosary with silver medallion

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

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

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

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

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Other

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

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

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

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

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
French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII

French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII

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H 28.75 in W 55.52 in D 23.23 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

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique Rosary Bloodstone and Silver European

Located in Northampton, MA

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

note pad and a purse used for coins or rosary beads presented in its original leather bound gilt edged

Category

Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Silver

Silver-Mounted Amber Heart-Shaped Pendant. Germany, 17th century
Silver-Mounted Amber Heart-Shaped Pendant. Germany, 17th century

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

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

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
Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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
Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace

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

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo 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

Located in Studio City, CA

(Since there are four square beads, the denomination is probably Tendai or Nichiren sect). These rosary

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji 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

Located in Studio City, CA

rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Wood

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

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

Buddha Amitabha in gilded and lacquered wood, East Asia, late 19th century
Buddha Amitabha in gilded and lacquered wood, East Asia, late 19th century

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

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

Wood

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

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

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Rosary Beads

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

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

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
Early, Rare, "Pillow Glass" Electric Candy Sign

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
Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere

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

Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks

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H 7.5 in W 4 in L 7.5 in

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
Life Sized Bronze Kneeling Woman Signed Steffenini

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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Galvanized Metal and Glass Outdoor Wall Sconce, Made in Italy

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

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Iron

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

$1,999Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 8.6 in W 9.4 in D 12.6 in

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce

By Örsjö Industri AB, Hans-Agne Jakobsson

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in verdigris p...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Rosary Beads

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Metal

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting

Located in İstiklal, TR

GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Antique Rosary Beads

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Aluminum

Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish

Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron fini...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Rosary Beads

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Iron

LU Louis SM Sconce
LU Louis SM Sconce

LU Louis SM Sconce

$1,350 / item

H 8 in W 5.25 in D 4.75 in

LU Louis SM Sconce

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The handsome LU Louis SM Sconce is a smaller version of our LU Louis Sconce, an all brass wall sconce in lightly patinated brass with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. M...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Antique Rosary Beads

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Brass

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer
20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer

20th Century Pair of Solid Carved French Nightstands with Low Drawer

Located in Miami, FL

20th century Pair of solid carved Spanish nightstands with one low carved drawer with original bronze pull.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Rosary Beads

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Country French Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Harvest Table
Early 19th Century Country French Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Harvest Table

Early 19th Century Country French Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Harvest Table

Located in Astoria, NY

An early 19th-century Country French farmhouse trestle dining table, perfect for a kitchen or as a large console, sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully handcrafted from solid wa...

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Rosary Beads

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Walnut

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

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

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Linen

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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, 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.