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Thu, Dec 1, 2016 03:00PM EST - Fri, Dec 2, 2016 03:00PM EST
Lot 117

Finely Engraved Tabernacle Door

Estimate: $25 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
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

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