JSG ESTATE LIQUIDATION

An exceptional estate collection of 30 or more vintage and antique Catholic rosaries spanning multiple decades, representing a lifetime of devotional accumulation. The lot includes an extraordinary variety of bead materials including faceted glass crystal in amber, cobalt blue, amethyst purple, black, and red; plastic and celluloid beads in pink, white, and pearl tones; simulated pearl strands; and what appear to be semi-precious stone examples. Crucifixes and center medals vary widely in metal tone including silver-plate, gold-tone, and oxidized base metals, with many featuring detailed corpus Christi figures and Miraculous Medal centerpieces. The collection is housed across two boxes and includes bonus accessories: a red leather rosary case with gold cross, an Oblate Missions rosary pouch, a vintage kiss-clasp coin purse containing a small rosary, prayer cards, small holy water bottles, and several factory-sealed bagged rosaries suggesting some pieces are new old stock. Historical context places many of these rosaries in the mid-20th century Catholic devotional tradition, with styles consistent with items distributed by Catholic missions, parishes, and pilgrimage sites from the 1950s through 1990s. Expert observation notes the diversity of construction techniques including wire-linked, knotted cord, and chain-linked assemblies, with center medals depicting Our Lady of Lourdes, Fatima, and the Miraculous Medal — all highly collectible among Catholic antique enthusiasts and Colorado's large Hispanic Catholic community. Condition is mixed across the lot: many pieces appear to be in Very Good to Excellent condition including the sealed new old stock examples, while heavily used pieces show expected wear including tarnished metal links, minor bead scratches, and some tangling; no catastrophic breaks are observed in the displayed pieces though the lot has not been fully inventoried. This is an outstanding lot for collectors, resellers, Catholic gift shops, or those seeking prayer items for personal devotion or donation to missions.