Decorative Arts Auction

December 05, 2016

LOT 247

Lot 247

Continental European Arts & Crafts Style Jewelled Silver-Gilt Monstrance, early 20th century

Continental European Arts & Crafts Style Jewelled Silver-Gilt Monstrance, early 20th century
Lot 247 Details
Continental European Arts & Crafts Style Jewelled Silver-Gilt Monstrance, early 20th century

of architectural tower form on a knopped stem and circular base, set with diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, citrines, garnets and other stones, the glazed receiver inscribed ‘ADORO TE DEVOTE LATENS DEITAS’
height 20.5" — 52 cm.
76.4 oz. — 2376 grams
maker’s mark JD(?) in monogram

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $2,400
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Continental European Arts & Crafts Style Jewelled Silver-Gilt Monstrance, early 20th century
  • Continental European Arts & Crafts Style Jewelled Silver-Gilt Monstrance, early 20th century
  • Continental European Arts & Crafts Style Jewelled Silver-Gilt Monstrance, early 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Engraved under the base ‘IN THANKSGIVING ANNE, DOROTHY AND THEODORA BOYD’; substantially in good condition; a single ID or JD monogram mark under the base has not been identified

LOT 247
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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