Antique Coral Rosary -French by Savard & Sons- 18 Carat Rolled Gold - Pale Coral Beads - 42 cm - Circa 1900

Antique Coral Rosary -French by Savard & Sons- 18 Carat Rolled Gold - Pale Coral Beads - 42 cm - Circa 1900

A beautiful and delicate genuine coral rosary made around 1900.

Each bead measures approximately 4 mm, I say approximately because they are natural coral so are not exact sizes, and each has been individually mounted on both ends - a sure sign of a quality rosary.

It is 18 carat rolled gold and was made by Savard and Sons in around 1900. Their mark is on the reverse along with 'Double' which indicates it is rolled gold and not plated. The difference is very important as rolled gold is applied in thick sheets to a base normally of bronze or copper for strength. Companies that buy gold will not buy plated items but will buy rolled gold items as there is so much more gold.

This is a full five decade rosary.

In total length it is 45 cm. The cross measures 3.5 x 2.5 cm and the link medal of The Virgin Mary is 1 cm in diameter. There are 8 further medals on either side of the Our Father beads and these are all 0.7 cm in diameter. There is an image of The Virgin Mary on one side and Christ on the other.

A stunningly beautiful rosary in excellent antique condition except for a small scratch on the reverse of the cross and the link medal.

It is light and delicate so it is likely it was made for a woman. The reverse of the link medal has laurel leaves to one side so could easily be engraved for a communion present.

This beautiful rosary will ship by carrier as standard and DDP (Direct Duty Paid) so nothing to pay on delivery - even in the USA.