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SOLD A rare, exceptional and unusual example, it is adorned with an opaline wafer at the center (to reflect a luminous and diffused light). It dates towards 1870 and originates from a Parisian collection.
With a fine jewelery bearing, it boasts nine floating stars which are each set with clear glass stones and a central cabochon of turquoise. The base tip is adorned with a small flower equally with clear paste stones and a turquoise cabochon center. The top has a large cross which is set with turquoise cabochon stones and a central pearl. The central white opaline wafer is set into a 1/4” gilded brass mount. This mount is surrounded by clear paste stones with an outer frame which has the appearance of a braided rope. There is a mount at the bottom which would fit into a small standing pedestal.
It measures 6 1/2 tall x 3 1/4 wide; the opaline wafer 3” x 1 1/2”. It is in excellent antique condition, the gilt is of a true gold hue.
A glorious ornament with a regal bearing, it exemplifies spectacularly religious accessories of the church from the period of Napoleon III.
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***THIS ITEM HAS SOLD** The puffy red velvet Sacred Heart seems to float in mid-air at the center of this beautiful reliquary. It originates from the Champagne region of France...
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SOLD A very fine and rare example, it originates from the south of France and dates circa 1790. This type of reliquary was worn around the neck, or placed in...
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jThis item has SOLD. An absolutely magnificent hand worked panel, it originates from the Burgundy region of France and dates circa 1750. This panel was made within a convent, by...
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