Antique Ecclesiastical Silk Brocade Altar Runner with Monstrance, Angels and IHS Christogram Vintage

Antique Ecclesiastical Silk Brocade Altar Runner with Monstrance, Angels and IHS Christogram VintageLong format ecclesiastical textile executed in silk satin ground, richly brocaded with silver toned metal thread. The design is centered on a radiant monstrance motif surmounted by a cross, flanked by kneeling angels in adoration, and framed by scrolling foliate ornament. A secondary central medallion incorporates the IHS Christogram, encircled by rays and winged cherubs, a symbolic reference to the Holy Eucharist. The ground silk exhibits a warm

France and Ireland

complete works widely published in 18th and 19th centuries both for clergy and educated laity

Machine embroidery in shades of peach

known as Madame Sophie

housing two original cut crystal perfume bottles with matching faceted stoppers

sacraments

Polychrome verdigris faux malachite framed by gilt bronze mounts (damaged panels)

Catullus from Verona (1st c BCE)

the wear pattern is decorative rather than naturally accrued

Late 19th C French ormolu-mounted opaline glass covered box - Palais Royal style decorative ware made for the luxury market in Paris around 1870-1890

Giltwood fauteuils

intricate pattern onto a metal surface