Mid-Century Italian Black Wood Rosary Silver Tone Crucifix Sacred Heart

Elevate your devotional collection with this exceptionally rare, large mid-century Italian rosary. Crafted in Italy during the 1940s to 1950s era, this substantial piece combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless sacred art. Features smooth, hand-carved ebonized black wooden beads connected by heavy-duty silver-tone chain links. The centerpiece features an authentic mid-century double-sided medallion crafted with a solid brass or copper base metal that has developed a rich, authentic vintage patina over decades of devotional use. The front depicts the Blessed Virgin Mary in quiet prayer, while the reverse reveals the Sacred Heart of Jesus surrounded by radiant sun rays. The crucifix features a rich dark wood inlay encased in silver-tone metal capping, stamped "ITALY" on the lower stem and topped with an INRI scroll. With its impressive 30-inch flat drop length and 44-inch loop circumference, this oversized statement rosary was built as a heavy-duty devotional treasure, wall rosary, or habit rosary. Flat drop measurement: 30 inches. Loop circumference: 44 inches. Drop length: 8 inches. Crucifix size: 2 inches. Mid-century vintage condition showing minor surface character consistent with age. ​🌊 New to Poshmark? Use code BWVINTAGEBG to save $15 on your first order! ⚓ All items are shipped in timely manner, safely & securely from a cigarette free home 🚭 ​#vintage #midcentury #rosary #italian #catholic #madeinitaly #woodrosary #sacredheart #virginmary #religious