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The Spring Offering of Fine & Decorative Arts

Sat, May 17, 2014 10:00AM EDT - Sun, May 18, 2014 10:00AM EDT
Lot 31

Finely Engraved and Enameled Gilt

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Bronze Tabernacle Door Continental, probably French, 19th century, shaped and etched door mounted with figure of a lamb fronting a cross and banner, broad hinges with floral terminals, blue-enameled latticework bronze frame with outer band and rosettes at screws, reverse with enameled floral banding flanking central engraved figure of a chalice surmounted by two doves, central ring pedestal and three standing saints applied in silver, [Venize Adoremus] at top in red enamel, 14 x 8-3/4 x 1-3/4 in., with scrolling wrought iron stand, one hinge missing and the other bent from frame, missing four bronze screws on floral border inside figural heads, scratches to surface, no key. Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville, NC

Condition

one hinge missing and the other bent from frame, missing four bronze screws on floral border inside figural heads, scratches to surface, no key

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