1922 BloodStone & Vermeil Catholic Rosary w 2 Rare Fix Gold Rolled Medals and Vermeil Filigree Cross - Unique

All Antique and Vintage Rosaries that I list come from my private collection.
They are genuine antiques – older than 100 years – or genuine vintages – from 30 to 100 years old.
All are in perfect condition and still very much usable.
They are unique and a real pleasure to collect or still use.

The item in this listing has the following characteristics:

This is a French Catholic Rosary dating from 1922 with 2 rare medals in precious metals. These are FIX medals - French, Gold Rolled and production discontinued due to WW2.

This large rosary with blodstone beads and Vermeil Filigree cross and center dates from 1922 as may be witnessed from the Mary Medal.
As was the custom at the time, rosaries accompanied their owner most of the time, many medals were added to the rosary as the owner made pilgrimages or received medals as present.

The final aspect is an awesome item with great attractiveness.

Blood Stone or Heliotrope is a green Gemstone with blood red streaks that was used in Rosaries as the red streaks reminded of the Blood of Christ. Close up pictures of beads show clearly the quality of beads used.
The original item - except for the cross and medals - has been totally rewired and gold plated again and mounted again exactly as it was originally, wherefrom a new life given to the item keeping the design and exact materials used originally.

1. 9 mm average dia. Gemstone Blood stone ( Heliotrope) beads for the Ave Marias and same 10 mm beads, but Vermeil capped, for the Pater Nosters, also in same gemstone.
Vermeil is Sterling silver electroplated with Gold.

2. All metal parts of this rosary are Vermeil : Chains, Center, Bead caps, filigree separators, rings, and Cross.

3. Attached to the Rosary are 2 rare medals made of different precious metals described in detail here below.

4. Vermeil Filigree large main cross , 50 x 40 mm without the bail. Please look at the picture closely.

5. Total length : 75 cm (30 in.) -- Total weight : a very substantial and rarely seen 91 grams - !!!!
The rosary is quite large and It will easily go over the head to be eventually worn. It is a large item.

6. The 2 medals on this rosary are as follows : please look att detailed pictures closely.

a) The nearest to the cross is a Virgin and Child Jesus Medal. It is a Gold rolled medal in pristine condition. On the reverse a Momnogram : B:A:M and a date of 15 June 1922.
b) The other one is a beautiful Lourdes Medal .

Both are made by Fix in art nouveau-style jewelry. FIX jewelry is reputed to withstand long-term wear and be easily mistaken for real gold. The FIX hallmark may be seen on the upper bail ring.

This item is exceptional and of high rarity- practically unique; it is over 100 years old and still in excellent sturdy condition, with very little signs of use. Large and with a lot of antique and very rare Vermeil and gold rolled items.

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Please do not hesitate to ask any question.

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