Sacred Art - Wooden Rosary Box - 19th Century
Located in Porto, PT
Sacred Art - Wooden Rosary Box - 19th Century. Carved from 19th-century wood; in the shape of a book (holy bible); with a secret closure.
Wood
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Rectangular lidded porcelain box opening to reveal sectional interior. Very unusual Mother of Pearl hinged lidded box opening to reveal a stunning Mother of Pearl Rosary Beads with...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox
Located in New Orleans, LA
The inside of the shadow box is lined with a striped cotton fabric, providing a backdrop for the items.
Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
Vintage Catholic Rosary in Silver Tin Box from Lourdes, France
Located in Nuernberg, DE
It is made of silver Tin and contains a Rosary. The Rosary is approx. 15 inches in length, that making it easily worn.
Metal
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H 1.78 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics from earth of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 7/8" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a R...
Metal
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H 0.75 in W 1.25 in D 1.25 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Rosary Beads in Heart Shaped Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century Italian sterling silver Roman Catholic 'rosary beads' in a heart shaped box. Box has a beautiful filigree design.
Sterling Silver
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H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relics of Saints German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The little screw to secure the box is missing.
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 0.63 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
The little screw to secure the box is missing.
Metal
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H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb Rome - S.Callisto
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage religious reliquary is part of a rosary and contains third-class relics, including earth from the Catacombs of Rome and a touch relic of Saint Callixtus (S. Callisto). C...
Metal
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H 1.78 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relic of some Saint
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of a Saint. It is made of metal. It's 1 7/8" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It was found at an...
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relic of a Saint
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of a Saint. It is made of metal. It's 1 1/2" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It was found at an...
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relic of a Saint
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of a Saint. It is made of metal. It's 1 1/2" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It was found at an...
Metal
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H 1.75 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant w. Relics of Saints Holy Rosary
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It was found at an es...
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 1 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It wa...
Metal
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H 1.5 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a Rosary. It w...
Metal
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H 2 in W 0.88 in D 0.25 in
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome and some of Saints. It is made of metal. It's 1 3/4" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is par...
Metal
Rosary from the Vatican Library Black Czech Beading
Located in Cookeville, TN
The rosary is complete with original box and printed literature.
Metal
Rosary from the Vatican Library Clear Glass Czech Beads
By Vatican Library
Located in Cookeville, TN
The rosary is complete with original box and printed literature.
Metal
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H 20.5 in W 1.19 in D 0.19 in
Rosary from the Vatican Library Collection with Green Czech Beading
By Vatican Library
Located in Cookeville, TN
The rosary is complete with original box and printed literature.
Glass
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