RARE Antique French Religious Santos Crown Cherubs

A rare and unique authentic antique, it has four cast winged angels along the top ridge. It originates from the south of France and dates towards 1880.

Given the very special casting work of the angels, this crown would have been destined to be given to a particular statue within a Catholic parish (ordered from a religious jeweler). The entire design is delicate and heavily gilded. Cast in a bronze/brass metal mix, the ornamental face is solid and sturdy. The crown has a heavily angled face, so to appear impressive and shimmering when viewed from below.

There are two cherubs and two large winged angels. The facial details (nose, eyes, mouth) and hair are visible. At the center a "all seeing eye" is outline with clear glass stones. Large (1/4") stones form an elongated cross at the center. Oval, clear stone encrusted open "windows" are at the right and left of this. There are two "cameo" medallions at each in surrounded by roses. The band is encrusted with 19 clear glass stones and 16 metal half globes. There are two attachment bands on the very end of the face design (these have a slightly rough edge as if they had been attached to a particular statue with addition of another piece of metal).

The model number (from the metal atelier) is 480, stamped on the side band. The band closes with one of two slots. It measures: 3 3/4" in diameter, 2 1/4" tall at the center point and the face is 11 1/2" wide. The inner circumference is 12", outer circumference 12 3/8". It is in extraordinary condition with both in structure and brilliance.