Vtg PARENTI Sterling Silver Dove of Peace and Finger Rosary Medals, Charms For Sale

Parenti religious charms and medals are vintage Catholic sacramentals handcrafted by the Parenti Sisters of Boston, Massachusetts, active from 1927 to 1977,Two specific and fascinating typemedals created by the Parenti Sisters are their Dove of Peace and Finger Rosary medals.The Parenti Dove of Peace Medalfeatures a high-relief stylized dove set against a sunburst background. with a beaded border. Plain on the reverse with a decorative bale. Stamped Parenti Sterling. Measures 1 1/4 inch round.Parenti Finger Rosary Medalis a devotional tool designed for praying on the go. It features a large central loop for the index finger and 10 small perimeter knobs to track the Hail Mary prayers of a single decade. Cast in solid sterling, it is 1 inch wide. Stamped Parenti Sterling.The finger rosary is the rarer of the two items because a documented specimen sits in the permanent collection of "HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND".

• Combined weight is 18 grams. Both items are in excellent vintage condition. One price for the two medals.