Vintage 1951 The Sculptured Rosary Ivorine Complete Set by Civelli All Original For Sale

Up for sale is a remarkably preserved, complete vintage 1951 Holy Year \"The Sculptured Rosary\" set.Designed by the celebrated Italian sculptor Cesare Civelli for the Anno Jubilee MCML under Pope Pius XII, this highly collectible set is 100% complete.While the outer presentation box shows minor vintage wear, the contents inside remain in exceptional, like-new condition.This particular set includes the elusive, original protective cellophane envelope for the booklet—a piece almost always lost or discarded over the last 75 years.What is Included:

• The Sculptured Rosary: Crafted from beautiful vintage ivorine (celluloid). Every single flat oval bead is intricately detailed, featuring depictions of the Mysteries of the Rosary and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with their corresponding Latin descriptions stamped on the reverse side. The five lower beads detail the Four Major Basilicas and the Holy Door.
• The Reliquary Centerpiece: Features the Regina Pacis medal, containing original holy earth from the Roman Catacombs (Terra delle Catacombe).
• The Companion Red Booklet: The original pocket-sized instruction guide explaining the Latin text and meditations for this specific set. Crisp and clean.
• Original Cellophane Envelope: The original clear cellophane sleeve that protects the red book, showing some vintage ambering but completely intact.
• Pope Pius XII Portrait Insert Card: The original black-and-white pilgrim insert featuring the Pope in front of St. Peter\'s Basilica.
• Original Presentation Box: The gold-toned original box with complete descriptive text on the inner lid.

Condition Details:

• Contents: The rosary and paper materials are in \"Like New\" vintage condition, which is incredibly rare for an artifact of this age. The ivorine beads are clean, white, and completely free of chips, cracks, or discoloration. The crucifix and metal links show no corrosion. The red booklet and papal insert are crisp with no folds or tears.
• Box: The original gold box is solid and structurally sound but does show minor vintage wear, including typical shelf rubbing on the corners, edges, and surfaces consistent with 75 years of storage.

This is a museum-quality, true \"time capsule\" set perfect for serious Catholic artifact collectors, religious history enthusiasts, or as a deeply meaningful heirloom piece.Shipping & Handling:
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