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Posted 2 years ago
Esther110
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This was my Abuela Leo's favorite rosary. Not sure of date or maker, any ideas?
It is beautiful, the beads are solid fluted little balls.
Crucifix is stamped STERLING and something I can't quite make out
but looks like CRAFT
No 'Coro' to be found...so that's not it, unless they didn't always use it.
Any ideas?
The centerpiece is stamped STERLING, but backwards, like in a mirror.
I've added a picture of the crucifix I found on ioffer. Mine is exactly the same, only it isn't pierced.
** Just for copyright purposes...it isn't mine, and I have nothing to do with it: http://www.ioffer.com/i/sterling-silver-rosary-crucifix-183884728 it's just that I could never take such a good, detailed pic.
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