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This lot comprises a collection of individual religious items of various styles and materials. The collection features several rosaries, including examples with clear and blue faceted glass beads, white faux-pearl beads, and irregular polished green beads. Other rosaries include oversized black oval beads and dark brown wooden or plastic beads, as well as a small red-beaded chaplet. The assortment of loose pendants and crucifixes contains a variety of designs, notably an ornate silver-tone cross set with clear faceted stones and a gold-tone cross with a central red glass stone. Other pieces include silver-tone crucifixes with black or wood inlays, a plain gold-tone cross, and several small devotional medals, including an oval colour-image pendant and a shield-shaped medal. A notable component of the lot is a 1930s Catholic In Memoriam card for Sarah Gribble, who died on 18th October 1938. The card features a monochrome illustration of the Pieta on the front and printed memorial text on the reverse. One crucifix reverse is stamped ITALY; other metal items appear to be silver plate or base metal.
Condition report:
The items are in generally good used condition consistent with their age as personal devotional objects. There is expected tarnishing and surface wear to the metal components. Some chains are slightly tangled. The memorial card shows light yellowing and minor wear to the corners.
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