{"product_id":"antique-coral-rosary-french-made-by-adolphe-penin-hallmarked-vermeil-cross-medals-and-chain-32-cm-ladys-or-childs","title":"Antique Coral Rosary, French, Made By Adolphe Penin, Hallmarked, Vermeil Cross Medals and Chain, 32 cm Lady's or Child's","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Coral Rosary, French, Made By Adolphe Penin, Hallmarked, Vermeil Cross Medals and Chain, 32 cm Lady's or Child's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful and delicate genuine coral rosary made around 1900 by Adolphe Penin of the famous Penin family of Lyon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach bead measures approximately 3 mm, I say approximately because they are natural coral so are not exact sizes, and each has been hand shaped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a full five decade rosary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunningly beautiful rosary in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"French Antique Collections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52789217001813,"sku":null,"price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0176\/5687\/3014\/files\/20260301_110136.jpg?v=1772364193","url":"https:\/\/frenchantiquecollections.com\/products\/antique-coral-rosary-french-made-by-adolphe-penin-hallmarked-vermeil-cross-medals-and-chain-32-cm-ladys-or-childs","provider":"French Antique Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}