Large Antique Silver Filigree Rosary with Gilt Christ. Spain, Circa 1900

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View Large Antique Silver Filigree Rosary with Gilt Christ. Spain, Circa 1900 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The reverse of the cross also shows a very carefully finished surface, entirely worked and without neglected areas. Beautiful large antique rosary entirely crafted in delicate silver filigree, probably made in Spain in the early 20th century, circa 1900. Large Antique Silver Filigree Rosary with Gilt Christ. Spain, Circa 1900 Beautiful large antique rosary entirely crafted in delicate silver filigree, probably made in Spain in the early 20th century, circa 1900. This is a particularly attractive piece both for its unusual dimensions and for the extraordinary ornamental richness of its handcrafted work. The rosary retains a magnificent visual presence, standing out for the lightness and complexity of its filigree craftsmanship, executed with great precision and decorative balance. The beads are formed by small openwork filigree spheres individually crafted and linked together with silver chain links, alternating with decorative floral-shaped elements. This succession of components creates a highly elegant ensemble full of visual rhythm, with an airy and refined appearance that constantly changes as light reflects upon the silver. The craftsmanship is especially striking in the beads, where the extremely fine silver wires form curved and open motifs of great delicacy. The central connector displays a much more elaborate and sculptural design, also executed in silver filigree. The piece takes the form of a Marian motif with the initials "MA", alluding to the Virgin Mary. Its scrolls and curved structures create an almost architectural effect, adding personality and visual richness to the ensemble. It is one of the most attractive parts of the rosary and clearly demonstrates the skill of the artisan who created it. The cross maintains the same ornamental aesthetic and is completely covered with silver filigree work. Upon it appears a figure of Christ in gilt silver, creating a particularly beautiful and elegant chromatic contrast. The gilding adds depth and immediately draws the eye toward the crucified figure, reinforcing the devotional and decorative character of the piece. The reverse of the cross also shows a very carefully finished surface, entirely worked and without neglected areas. The rosary is in very good condition. The filigree retains good structural integrity and preserves all its visual richness, something especially important in pieces of such delicacy. In addition to its artisanal quality, it stands out for its large size, clearly greater than that of a conventional rosary, as can be appreciated in the comparative photographs. This characteristic gives it exceptional presence both displayed in a collection and used as a devotional object. Filigree is one of the most delicate and sophisticated techniques of traditional metalwork. It consists of working extremely fine threads of precious metal, usually silver or gold, into openwork patterns of great ornamental complexity. This technique was widely used in jewelry and religious objects throughout Mediterranean countries and especially in Spain, Portugal and various regions of Hispanic America. Filigree rosaries enjoyed great popularity between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these pieces were handcrafted in small specialized workshops and required extremely meticulous work. Beyond their religious function, these rosaries were considered true devotional jewels and were often given as gifts on important occasions such as weddings, communions or family celebrations. Larger models, such as the present example, possess special appeal because of their spectacular visual presence and the added complexity involved in producing large beads and crosses while maintaining the characteristic structural lightness of filigree. Pieces incorporating chromatic contrasts through gilt applications, such as the gilt silver Christ on this rosary, are particularly appreciated by collectors of sacred art and antique silverwork. Due to its elegance, meticulous craftsmanship and magnificent visual presence, this antique filigree rosary is a piece of strong appeal for collectors of religious silverwork and devotional antiques. The combination of filigree silver and gilt Christ also gives it an especially refined and luminous appearance. Weight: 47 gr.. (1.66 oz.) IMPORTANT ADVANTAGE FOR U.S. BUYERS Antiques are generally duty-free when imported into the United States This item is a genuine antique, located in Spain, within the European Union. Genuine antiques over 100 years old are generally imported into the United States duty-free under the antique customs classification. The only inconvenience is that, in order to ship it correctly as an antique, the item may require an official export permit before it can leave Spain. This is a normal administrative procedure for antiques and historical objects, and it usually takes between 2 and 6 weeks . The good news is that, once the permit is issued, the item will leave Spain properly documented as an antique. This helps the item enter the United States under the antique classification, generally without import duty. Many countries have special customs treatment for genuine antiques, and although I cannot guarantee that all imports will be completely duty-free, antique classification is usually much more favorable than ordinary modern merchandise. I will handle the export paperwork from Spain and keep you informed throughout the process. 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Saragossa is a Spanish medium size city of 700.000 people, located just in the middle of the way between Madrid and Barcelona, 300 kms from each one, and also equidistant 300 kms. to other cities as Bilbao and Valencia. It’s an antique city founded by the Romans, by the Emperor Caesar Augustus more than 2000 years ago, capital of the powerful antique Kingdom of Aragon, 900 years ago and during the Medieval times, and first defeat of Napoleon’s troops in Europe during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th Century, among other History... Here I was born, here I live, and here I have my small antiques shop .   We are professional antique dealers I started in this world as a collector. My parents introduced me into the world of antiques and the auction houses since I was a child here in Spain but also in other cities as Milan, London and Paris. 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If necessary, we restore and/or repair and finally clean and/or adjust, all our antique machines, and if it’s there's a defect or malfunctions, it’s clearly indicated in the description, video or pictures. We try to have all our pieces in perfect working conditions, but if a disaster occurs and the item gets out of order or damaged, for any reason, we can help to solve the problem or to help to repair it or to restore it. We work with first class professionals that can restore from antique medieval paintings to 13th Century silver, other metals as iron, copper and bronze, to any kind of wood. Also, we can repair antique machines as gramophones, antique clocks, typewriters and antique mechanical calculators. We give a private Certificate of Authenticity of the item if required, that we send with the piece or by Mail. Our Priority is your satisfaction And the most important of all, we always take great care of the customer service. Client’s experience with antiques should be always pleasant and happy, or, if this is not completely possible, at least satisfactory and full of joy. Our work only ends, not when we sell the piece, but when our client has the piece in his hands, safely and in good conditions. I speak English fluently, some French, and, of course, Spanish. Thanks for reading this, I hope to deal with you soon, and we stay in touch. . Jose Pascual     Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Rosaries.

Material

Silver

Religion

Christianity

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Spain