{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-french-mother-of-pearl-crucifix-hallmarked-solid-silver-cross-religious-pendant-92mm","title":"Antique 19th Century French Mother of Pearl Crucifix – Hallmarked Solid Silver Cross – Religious Pendant 92mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful \u003cstrong\u003eantique French crucifix dating from the 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, finely crafted from \u003cstrong\u003egenuine mother of pearl and hallmarked solid silver\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis remarkable devotional cross combines the natural luminosity of mother of pearl with beautifully detailed silver mounts and ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross itself is formed from two sections of \u003cstrong\u003egenuine mother of pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e, displaying subtle natural iridescent reflections. The front is adorned with a finely modelled \u003cstrong\u003esolid silver figure of Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e, with beautifully rendered facial features, hair, anatomy and draped loincloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbove Christ is the traditional \u003cstrong\u003eINRI plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e, separately applied to the mother of pearl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly beautiful are the four ends of the cross, each finished with an elaborate \u003cstrong\u003eopenwork silver spherical ornament\u003c\/strong\u003edecorated with scrolling and floral motifs. Their delicate, almost filigree appearance gives the crucifix an especially refined character. Silver collars connect these decorative finials to the mother-of-pearl arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top is a \u003cstrong\u003esilver suspension bail\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the crucifix to be worn or displayed. The \u003cstrong\u003esolid silver hallmark is located on the bail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse, clearly shown in the photographs, reveals the beautiful natural surface and subtle variations of the mother of pearl. Small \u003cstrong\u003emetal fixing rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e can also be seen on the back, illustrating the traditional construction of this antique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring an impressive \u003cstrong\u003e9.2 cm \/ 3.62 inches high\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial antique crucifix with a strong decorative presence while retaining its original devotional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful example of \u003cstrong\u003e19th-century French religious jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for a collector of antique crucifixes, Catholic devotional objects, mother-of-pearl jewellery or fine French religious antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine mother of pearl and hallmarked solid silver\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 mm \/ 9.2 cm \/ 3.62 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 mm \/ 5.8 cm \/ 2.28 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 g \/ 0.53 oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful antique condition, with minor signs of age and natural variations consistent with the age and materials of the piece. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and provide the best indication of its condition and fine workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful piece of 19th-century French devotional jewellery, combining the soft iridescence of mother of pearl with finely worked silver.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58749076603215,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/8363\/1695\/files\/DSC_0629_08a5ccec-72c1-4bc4-9225-dd823d651bde.jpg?v=1789132878","url":"https:\/\/artschris.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-french-mother-of-pearl-crucifix-hallmarked-solid-silver-cross-religious-pendant-92mm","provider":"ArtsChris : Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}