{"product_id":"dated-1888-faceted-pink-crystal-30692","title":"Dated 1888 Faceted Pink Crystal \u0026 Sterling Catholic Rosary - All Beads Silver Capped - French-  Pristine -V.Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe item in this listing has the following characteristics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a French Rosary dating from 1888 - in pristine condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) 7 mm average Vintage hand faceted Crystal beads for the Ave Marias and same beads for the Pater Nosters . All beads are capped with sterling silver bead caps. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The beads are definitely hand made in view of the small variations in size and shape. They have a splendid color and shine. This quality of Crystal is very rarely seen as quite heavy and of a fantastic shine, very possibly from Gablonz where the bet crystal was produced at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) STERLING SILVER cross 42X 28 mm with the bail. Sterling Hallmarked. The center is also in Sterling Silver \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. All Metal parts are Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Total length : 52 cm (21 in.) -- Total weight : 73.2grams - Heavy - Due to silver and high density quality crystal - This is a large item. It will easily go over the head to be eventually worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. Very interesting and rare First communion medal in excellent pristine confition .\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the obverse a first communion scene at the Church there is a rarely seen portrayal of jesus with angels during a first communion and on the reverse three inscriptions and a monogram MB\u003cbr\u003e\nA- date of birth : 3 September 1877\u003cbr\u003e\nB- date of first communion : 24 May 1888\u003cbr\u003e\nC- date of Confirmation - 24 May 1888\u003cbr\u003e\nThis means that the person to whom it belonged was about 11 years old and made his frist communion an Confirmation together.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe medal is really awesome. Sterling French hallmarks - weight of medl alone 6.7 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is exceptional and of great rarity, it is over 100 years old and still in great condition. Very heavy in Sterling with great design and a beautiful glow and sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item has surely been passed on through generations - it is a great heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pictures are an intrinsic part of the description. Please use the zoom feature for high definition large photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease do not hesitate to ask any question regarding inscriptions on the medals or any other detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ==== FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE ====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a magnificient item that you will greatly enjoy or that would make a fantastic gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy selling principle is : \" SATISFACTION OR REFUND \" AND IT APPLIES 100 %. I am ready to refund in totality any item sold by me if you are not fully satisfied with your purchase\u003cbr\u003e\nNO QUESTIONS ASKED - NO CONDITIONS\u003cbr\u003e\nBUY WITH COMPLETE CONFIDENCE\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SwanCollection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65220171530589,"sku":"PINKCRYST AB1","price":685.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/5420\/9117\/files\/il_fullxfull.8283808847_qehw.jpg?v=1783699037","url":"https:\/\/swancollection.com\/products\/dated-1888-faceted-pink-crystal-30692","provider":"SwanCollection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}