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Vintage five-decade Catholic Rosary.
Details:* Ave beads: 8mm clear faceted crystal beads* Pater beads: 10mm clear faceted crystal beads* Centerpiece: Sterling silver, marked STERLING, approx.1 1/8\" tall* Crucifix: Approximately 1 3/4\" × 1 1/4\", marked CATAMORE STERLING. Catamore was a Rhode Island jewelry manufacturer known for producing religious jewelry, including sterling silver rosaries, crucifixes, and medals. The reverse of the crucifix also bears a hand-engraved personal inscription, which appears to read “Gertrude Hennmacher” and \"62\".* All components are sterling silver* From the bottom of the cross to the middle of the third decade this rosary is 27\" long.
This is a substantial vintage rosary with a pleasing weight in the hand, reflecting the solid sterling silver components and generously sized glass beads.Total weight: 64.30 gr
Condition:Good vintage condition with age-related wear to the sterling silver components. The glass beads remain attractive with their faceted surfaces intact. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the condition, markings, inscription, and details of this vintage rosary.
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