Bidspirit auction | SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In

SPANISH-IBERIAN 1780 Coral Rosary In 18Kt Gold With Seed Pearls From Late 18th Century - This is an extremely rare antique Iberian catholic rosary, created in Spain, during the late 18th century, circa 1780 or earlier. The magnificent Franciscan rosary is pretty big and was made up by multiples parts, dividers in the shape of rosettes with the filigree technique in yellow gold of 17 and 18 karats, beads carved of natural corals and accents of natural white seed pearls. The beautiful rosary is composed by seven-stations, each one with ten corals beads, six dividers and the over-sized plain cross. Between the beads and the cross, there is a medal with the crowned monogram M for the Virgin Mary. Coral: Mounted in wired settings, with 76 semi round-oval cabochon cuts (8-9 mm) carved from natural red coral. Pearls: Mounted in two sets of wires, with 40 natural white seed pearls. Each one about 0.075 and 1 mm. Weight: 116.45 Grams, (76.65 Dwt). Measurements: Rosary Lenght is 56 Inches, (142 Cm.). The measure of the cross itself is 95 mm by 70 mm by 7 mm (3.75 x 2.75 x 0.28 Inches). Hallmarks: Unmarked. The gold was electronically tested in several parts for 17kt, 18kt and 21kt. Condition: Good vintage conditions. Upon Request, Auction House may provide an appraisal. This will carry an additional cost. Appraisals are made by our in house GIA certified Gemologist.