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Nun'S 5-Decade Side Rosary With Belt Clip, Cruficix & Scripture Pendants

Price realized
$397
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$325
Category
Other Collectibles
Sold
October 12, 2025
Sale
DAY 3- FINE FALL OCTOBER 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

Nun's five-decade side rosary, c.1930s, comprised of (59) spherical coco beads on silver-tone metal chain, adorned with (one) ebony-inlaid crucifix pendant, with applied Corpus Christi, above skull and crossbones, inscribed "real ebony" verso, approx 4.75"h, 2.5"w, (one) navette-form pendant, depicting the Holy Family centering Luke 2:51 scripture "Et descendit cum eis, et venit Nazareth et erat subditus illis (And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them)," reverse side depicting a Gothic cathedral with John 15:4 inscription "Manete in me, et ego in nobis (Abide in me, and I in you)," approx 3"h, 1.5"w, (one) belt clip with embossed Miraculous Medal design, approx 2.5"l, (one) .800 silver pendant, depicting Saint Judas Tadeo (Jude the Apostle), marked 800 Roma verso, approx 5/8"diam, chain: approx 29"l, 200 grams NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.