rosary workshop
- museum
*18c
BAROQUE ROSARY*
A
RARE ROSARY OF GOLD, SILVER, PEARLS AND AMETHYST
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OWNER
OF THE ROSARY
Doña
Mariana Belsunse y Salazar
SPECIAL
THANKS TO
CHURCH
WOMAN ANTIQUES
The current owner’s great-aunt, several generations back, was Doña Mariana Belsunse y Salazar, one of the wealthiest women in Lima, Peru in the 18th century. This is the last piece from the great-aunt’s estate that is not already in a private collection or museum. They have asked us to auction it in or to help the earthquake victims of Ica, Peru. The winning bidder will get our guarantee, this description, a picture of a painting of Doña Mariana, and the rosary. (for current information on availability, please visit CHURCH WOMAN ANTIQUES (EBAY). |
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AMETHYST, METALS 'The beads are real pearls, and there are a total of 108 of them. We are told that the loop at the bottom of the crucifix was used as a fastener to keep the cross in place with a pin, and never had a pearl. There are 26 diamonds on the Crucifix and 54 around the hand cut Amethyst (.75 in x .25 in wide), for a total of 80 diamonds of various sizes. Gold – All the metal parts are gold; white, yellow and rose color for the crucifix. The entire weight is 57.7 grams. + DIMENSIONS Dimensions – The rosary has a hanging length of 18.5 inches and the cross is 2.75 inches long. The necklace length is 24 inches. + APPRAISE VALUE Appraised Value – We have taken the rosary to several knowledgeable collectors, and prestigious jewelry stores for a “professional-courtesy” appraisal. The appraisals have all been between, $10,000-$15,000. |
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CLOSEUP OF CORPUS
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REVERSE SHOWING CRUCIFIX CLIP
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MISSION STATEMENT Our vision is to provide the finest handmade rosaries, chaplets and other fine religious art forms for personal worship we can make using the finest supplies available. The Guild believes the work of our hands should give visual Glory to God, therefore for us, the best for you is very, very important. +++ QUESTIONS? copy and paste beadsong@hotmail.com OR CALL WEEKDAYS - 9 to 5central 877.695.3561
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