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<p>[QUOTE="wenna, post: 133724, member: 541"]I bought this 5-decade rosary and have some questions; thanks for looking and hopefully your insight!</p><p><br /></p><p>The crucifix is marked AFCO sterling; the centerpiece/scapular is also marked sterling...does this apply to the chain links as well?</p><p><br /></p><p>What are the beads made of???</p><p><br /></p><p>Each bead has little jump rings at each end...is this the type of chain that is referred to as 'unbreakable'?</p><p><br /></p><p>There are lots of medals; 9 are marked sterling (including crucifix and center). 1 is marked 800; is this still sterling (but not 925)?</p><p><br /></p><p>Should I research each one? I have identified 2 as Miraculous Medals and 2 are "Joannes...Pont Max" medals. Are the very small ones (like the dove/holy spirit) also considered "medals"?</p><p><br /></p><p>I will be listing this piece. Sold prices for rosaries are all over the place. Don't know whether to start at $9.99 or $99.99. Any insight here? </p><p><br /></p><p>It's a nice substantial feeling piece (dare I say it has some spirit; no joke, I can feel 'something' although I am not religious). It is inscribed with date and name. Would this have been received when Sister Agnes Bernard took her vows? If so, who would have been the usual giver (family/convent/order)?</p><p><br /></p><p>Laid out straight the rosary measures 24". The decades loop is 33" around and the dangling part with crucifix is 7".</p><p><br /></p><p>Lots of questions I know! Thanks again for any help!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]34576[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34577[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34578[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34579[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34580[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34581[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="wenna, post: 133724, member: 541"]I bought this 5-decade rosary and have some questions; thanks for looking and hopefully your insight! The crucifix is marked AFCO sterling; the centerpiece/scapular is also marked sterling...does this apply to the chain links as well? What are the beads made of??? Each bead has little jump rings at each end...is this the type of chain that is referred to as 'unbreakable'? There are lots of medals; 9 are marked sterling (including crucifix and center). 1 is marked 800; is this still sterling (but not 925)? Should I research each one? I have identified 2 as Miraculous Medals and 2 are "Joannes...Pont Max" medals. Are the very small ones (like the dove/holy spirit) also considered "medals"? I will be listing this piece. Sold prices for rosaries are all over the place. Don't know whether to start at $9.99 or $99.99. Any insight here? It's a nice substantial feeling piece (dare I say it has some spirit; no joke, I can feel 'something' although I am not religious). It is inscribed with date and name. Would this have been received when Sister Agnes Bernard took her vows? If so, who would have been the usual giver (family/convent/order)? Laid out straight the rosary measures 24". The decades loop is 33" around and the dangling part with crucifix is 7". Lots of questions I know! Thanks again for any help! [ATTACH=full]34576[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34577[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34578[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34579[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34580[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]34581[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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