An exceptional antique rosary with a mother of pearl heart shaped medal engraved with the words 'Souvenir of first communion' in French.
 
The lustrous beads are large and rounded, polished with touch of hand in prayer, there are filigree silver dividers on each of the decade beads.
 
The cross is exceptional, it  is a large rounded mother of pearl cross with elegant silver tips.
 
It is a beautiful rosary to hold and display, no doubt a treasured gift for a special occasion.
 
It has a 21" drop