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19c FILIGREE - 6 DECADES |
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Purchased in 1999 in Southern Bavaria near the site of the Passion Play, this antique filigree rosary or 'Rosenkranz' is not all that far from it origin. Eucharistic medallion very popular in 1700 - 1800s as was the 6 decade rosary. (see below) + A great find, this rosary along with several others of similar design and quality were in the window of an Antique shop on a side street in Ober Ammergau. Dealer dated this rosary as early 18c. Private Collection
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for more information read about the brigittine rosary CONFIGURATION - MEDALLION BEADS ? COIN FROM 1822 - LINKS |
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6 DECADE ROSARY
ABOUT THE BRIGITTINE ROSARY Tradition tells us that the Brigittine Rosary was instituted and promoted by St Bridget of Sweden. (1304 - 1373) The 63 Aves honor the traditional years of Mary's life on earth. |
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FILIGREE RELIQUARY Beautiful hand painted images on porcelain, set in an oval, silver filigree reliquary. OBVERSE: Crucified Christ. REVERSE: Holy Eucharist. 2 in from tip to tip. Directly above is the Credo Cross. |
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THE BEADS
ABOUT THE COIN 1/2 Lira, minted in Milan (M) in 1822. + (OBVERSE) FRANCISCVS I.D.G.AVSTRIAE IMPERATOR (Franz I, by the Grace of God Austrian Emperor). (REVERSE) LOMB.ET.VEN.REX.A.A.(King of Lombardy and Venetia, Archduke of Austria). A piece of history representing the period of Austria in Italy. |
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