Antique Coral Rosary, French, Made By Adolphe Penin, Hallmarked, Vermeil Cross Medals and Chain, 32 cm Lady's or Child's

Antique Coral Rosary, French, Made By Adolphe Penin, Hallmarked, Vermeil Cross Medals and Chain, 32 cm Lady's or Child's

A beautiful and delicate genuine coral rosary made around 1900 by Adolphe Penin of the famous Penin family of Lyon.

Each bead is a delicate coral and the whole rosary is vermeil. Vermeil is a high-quality jewelry material used in fine jewelry and craftsmanship, composed of a base made from sterling silver—covered with a thick layer of gold applied via electroplating. Unlike simple gold plating, vermeil must meet strict standards to be legally recognized, ensuring durability and value.

Each bead measures approximately 3 mm, I say approximately because they are natural coral so are not exact sizes, and each has been hand shaped.

This is a full five decade rosary.

In total length it is 32 cm. The cross measures 3 x 2 cm and the link medal of The Virgin Mary is 1 cm in diameter. The cross and link medal are both hallmarked with the crab mark which is the small guarantee mark for silver in France.

A stunningly beautiful rosary in excellent antique condition.

It is light and delicate so it is likely it was made for a woman or a child. The reverse of the link medal is blank so could easily be engraved for a communion present.