{"product_id":"antique-french-camino-de-santiago-scallop-shell-rosary-19th-century-saint-james-devotional","title":"Antique French Camino de Santiago Scallop Shell Rosary – 19th Century Saint James Devotional","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eDiscover a remarkable piece of history with this authentic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eantique French pilgrim's rosary\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, deeply tied to the historic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCamino de Santiago (Way of St. James)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Dating back to the late 19th century, this rare devotional treasure features beautifully detailed beads and a central medal completely shaped like \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003escallop shells\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—the iconic visual emblem carried by pilgrims traveling the sacred route to Santiago de Compostela.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe rosary terminates in a striking, beautifully aged \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCross of Saint James Crucifix\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ecruz espada\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), combining the imagery of a cross and a protective dagger used by the medieval military Order of Santiago.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e A truly spectacular addition for serious collectors of religious antiquities, Catholic heirlooms, or vintage European jewelry.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEra:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th Century (Circa 1870-1890)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSymbolism:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Detailed scallop shell beads and center medal; traditional \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ecruz espada\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (sword cross) crucifix.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique condition with a stunning, untouched deep silver patina and secure chain links.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59958643392798,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-09-1508.58.29.jpg?v=1789481822","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-french-camino-de-santiago-scallop-shell-rosary-19th-century-saint-james-devotional","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}