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19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance

$2,595
£1,979.38
€2,258.86
CA$3,649.25
A$4,005.14
CHF 2,104.76
MX$47,660.34
NOK 26,905.08
SEK 24,585.92
DKK 16,875.94

About the Item

This striking 19th-century French monstrance is an wonderful example of ecclesiastical metalwork, featuring a solid silver upper half—fully hallmarked and acid-tested—and a silvered bronze architectural base. Designed for the display of the consecrated host, the piece combines devotional symbolism with the technical precision characteristic of French liturgical objects from the mid-to-late 1800s. ⭐ Materials Construction Solid Silver Upper Half The radiating sunburst, housing ring, and cross finial are crafted in solid silver, confirmed by: French hallmark punchmarks (visible in the rays) Acid test verification Distinctive fabrication consistent with hand-wrought 19th-century liturgical silver The silver surfaces retain a beautiful soft patination, adding depth without obscuring detail. Silvered Bronze Base The lower half—including the stepped plinth, column, and paw-foot supports—is made of finely cast bronze, finished with a thick silver-plated surface. The casting quality is crisp, and the plating remains mostly intact with subtle age wear. ⭐ Design Details Radiant Sunburst Gloria The circular glory is formed from layered silver rays, alternating in length to create dramatic depth and light refraction. A hinged glass reliquary door opens smoothly and closes securely. The circular luna aperture is ready to house a host or relic. Cloud and Scrollwork Cartouche The central node below the glass window features raised swirling cloud motifs, a symbol of divine presence. Symbolic Base with Agnus Dei The front of the plinth is decorated with a deeply cast Agnus Dei—the Lamb of God—surrounded by sunburst rays, representing sacrifice and redemption. Architectural Plinth Paw Feet Tiered square base with floral cartouches Engraved foliate scrolls Bold lion-paw feet with exceptional modeling Stable and substantial, ensuring proper altar presence ⭐ Dimensions 19”H x 7”W x 4.5”D ⭐ Condition Silver upper section: good condition with light expected patina Glass reliquary door: opens and closes properly Silvered bronze base: minor wear to plating consistent with age structurally sound and well-balanced No major dents, splits, or losses An impressively preserved example for its age. The monstrance dates approximately to the mid-19th century, likely circa 1850–1880, produced in a French ecclesiastical metalworking atelier serving regional churches. Total Weight of item: 1,441 grams
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Silver
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Victoria, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8397247814202

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