Antique Catholic Rosary Amethyst and Sterling Early 20th Cent- Marian Congregation XX Rarity

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 very special and truly unique item in this listing, is of extreme rarity and has the following characteristics:

1- The rosary dates from the beginning of the 20th century and bears a large intricate Sterling Silver cross as well as a Sterling Credo Cross. The cross was tested for 800/1000 purity which was the current silver content at the time. The Cross Bears a German writing on the reverse :
MARIAN. JUNGFRAUEN- CONGREGATION WITTENBACH, which litterally translates into : Young Women's Marian Congragation of Wittenbach, which is a small Town near St Gallen in Switzerland.
Research shows that the time period of this rosary is around 1920.
The place of origin of the Rosary ( German speaking Part of Switzerland) explains its general German style with the Credo cross.
2- Ave Beads are hand faceted Amethyst beads with average diameter size of 8.3 mm
3- Pater Beads are a 10 mm filigree sterling silver beads linked by a sterling chain. The sacred heart center and all the connecting chains and rings are also sterling silver
4- Size of the cross is : 50 x30 mm or 2 x 1.2 in.
5- Total weight of the rosary is a heavy 84 grams
6- Total length is 68 cm or 25 in. - Large and heavy rosary.
7- All metal parts are sterling silver

This is a Unique item and an awesome heirloom in all respects and may even be considered a museum item .

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