Antique Natural Elephant Ivory Rosary — 20th Century · Angel Skin · Sterling Silver Tassel
This is a rosary of exceptional grandeur. Among the finest devotional objects in this collection, it commands attention from the moment it is held — its large, generously proportioned beads, its extraordinary centrepiece, and its sheer, satisfying weight all speak to a level of craftsmanship and material quality that is rarely encountered.
Each bead measures 13.5×12 mm — among the most substantial bead sizes found on any rosary in this collection — and is carved from warm, luminous Angel Skin elephant ivory. Angel Skin is the most prized of all ivory tones: a soft, blush-cream pallor that glows with an almost otherworldly depth, and on these beads it is perfectly preserved, rich and even across every single one.
The feature bead is the true centrepiece of this piece: a remarkable 39×10 mm — a dramatic, elongated form of real devotional power and visual impact. It anchors the rosary with authority, drawing the eye and the hand in equal measure.
At 99.5 grams, this is one of the heaviest and most impressive rosaries we offer. It sits in the hand with the weight and gravity of a truly significant object — one that feels, unmistakably, like an heirloom. The tassel is crafted from sterling silver, adding a final note of precious refinement to an already extraordinary piece. Condition is pristine: no chips, no cracks — a museum-worthy object of devotional art.
This is an authentic, original antique piece, hand-carved from real natural elephant ivory.
Details
- Beads: 13.5 × 12 mm
- Feature bead: 39 × 10 mm
- Colour: Angel Skin
- Tassel: Sterling Silver
- Condition: No chips or cracks; very clean given its age
- Weight: 99.5 g
- Era: 20th Century
