Monstrance of Our Lady of Lourdes in solid gilt silver by Paul Brunet, Paris, arround 1900. The domed shape base rests on four foliage patterns feet. A decoration of stylized dolphins decorates the base, as well as four champleve enamels forming a rosette. A gold jewel set with rhinestones also adorns the middle. The hand hold is formed by an ivory statuette of Our Lady of Lourdes resting on a solid ivory column inspired by the style of the Tuscan order, whose marquee is set with turquoise cabochons stones. Below this one, an 18th century gold and silver earring is added. A pair of silver and rhinestone earrings adorn the base of the statue and the summit cross. The up part of the monstrance is organized in six radiant flames. Three are decorated with the same stylized dolphin patterns present on the base, two of them are added of a synthetic ruby (Verneuil method) set in gold claws. The last three flames are decorated by lines of synthetic rubies. An inscription on a white enamel background goes around the glazed part "POUR LA GLOIRE DE L’ADORABLE TRINITE / O CŒUR EUCHARISTIQUE DE JESUS PAR MARIE IMMACULEE QUE VOTRE REGNE ARRIVE". Rare model in perfect condition, sold with its transport case. Dimensions: height 25,79 inch, width 11,81 inch, diameter of the lunette 3,54 inch. Weight: 2304 grams. The monstrance being manufactured before 1947 and comprising less than 20% of worked ivory, is not subject to CITES declaration (article 2 bis §1 de l’AM).
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