A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL MONSTRANCE

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A FRENCH SILVER-GILT AND ENAMEL MONSTRANCE
MAKER'S MARK OF PLACIDE POUSSIELGUE-RUSANT, PARIS, 1847-1891

The hexafoil base inlaid with enamel medallions and on three ivy leaf feet, the faceted stem with shaped knop inset with semi precious stones and engraved with acanthus foliage, the octafoil glazed chamber surrounded by enamelled blue band set with semi precious stones, quatrefoils and sunrays, surmounted by a cross, marked on base
63.5 cm (24¾ in) high
gross 1,610 gr

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