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Up for sale is an exceptional vintage Catholic pilgrimage rosary sourced from Rome, Italy. This unique devotional piece is a beautiful collector's item and prayer companion.The rosary is crafted with striking faceted amethyst purple glass beads finished with a premium Aurora Borealis (AB) coating. The iridescent finish catches the light magnificently, casting soft rainbow reflections from every angle.Special Pilgrimage Design Feature:
Rather than typical Pater (Our Father) beads, this design features individual, highly-detailed silver-toned medals representing the Four Major Papal Basilicas of Rome:
- Basilica S. Petri (St. Peter's Basilica)
- Basilica S. Pauli (St. Paul's Outside the Walls)
- Basilica S. Joannis (St. John Lateran Archbasilica)
- Basilica S. Mariae (St. Mary Major)
Product Details & Features:
- Beads: Gorgeous faceted 6mm violet glass beads with an intense rainbow shimmer.
- Centerpiece: A beautiful papal medal commemorating the pilgrimage heritage.
- Crucifix: Classic, solid silver-toned crucifix detailed with the corpus of Jesus and clearly stamped "ITALY" on the reverse side.
- Size: Measures approximately 22 inches in total length.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The structural chain links are firm, all beads are entirely free of chips, and the commemorative medals showcase crisp details with a lovely historic patina.
Please inspect the macro photographs to see the iridescence of the purple crystal beads and the markings. Shipped fast!Thank you for looking!