Antique Gilt White Metal, Wood and Bisque Porcelain Crucifix Antique

Antique Gilt White Metal, Wood and Bisque Porcelain Crucifix AntiqueItem: 19th Century French Gilt Metal & Bisque Crucifix Under Glass Dome Additional Description: An exquisite 19th century French devotional crucifix, beautifully presented beneath its original hand blown glass dome. The composition centers on a finely modeled bisque porcelain figure of Christ, mounted against a radiant gilt metal cross with intricate openwork halo detailing. The cross rises from a richly ornamented base adorned with scrolling acanthus

and minor spotting visible

Such proceedings often arose in cases involving abuse

Dimensions:

weave is coarse consistent with mid to late 19th c European linen

Light spotting and age-related imperfections to glass dome

transferring inherited parcels to Dame Lemoine

Part of a Napleon Series

possibly a weding or confirmation gift

A vintage brass multi-hook valet hanger designed for organizing ties

original fitted cushion insert is no longer present

5"h x 2"diam Small / 3"h x 8"diam Big

including minor scuffs and finish wear to the wood frame