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Fine 19th Century European Gilt Bronze Ormolu Monstrance Reliquary
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A scarce fine quality neoclassical Empire style vasiform gilt bronze ormolu church religious relic altar monstrance reliquary.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the second half of the 19th century, most likely French Napoleon III Period (1852-1870), having a fanned cross crest, above winged angel mask, central oval display window relic host holder with a luna, flanked by pierced floral and foliate bouquet laced with wheat sheaves, handled amphora shaped vase standard, fiolated acanthus leaf scroll accented stand, rising on a pair of figural lion supports, resting on integral shaped plinth base.
Dimensions: (approx)
19.5" High, 7.25" Wide, 4" Deep, 3.3 lbs
Excellent original antique condition. Brilliant gold color. Lightly patinated. Wear consistent with age, including minor scratch to base front. Overall a superb museum quality example
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love to decorate with religious objects,
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love to decorate with religious objects, from all time periods and religions, we love how decorative, interesting, and rich in history they can be. We have many other examples available, including church altars, altarpiece panels, tabernacle, architectural salvaged church, temple, and monastery building elements, reliquaries, retablo icons, rare ecclesiastical - liturgical items, processional lamps, chalices, shrines, folk art carvings, sculptures, temple statues, and much more.
- Dimensions:Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Style:Empire (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1860
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent original antique condition. Brilliant gold color. Lightly patinated. Wear consistent with age, including minor scratch to base front. Overall a superb museum quality example.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977233665562
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