M238 Fragment 18th century Italian sliver leaf

18th century Italian sliver leaf and mecca cross adorned with gold and silver plated crystal points and mica with tourmaline mounted on a mica and tourmaline in calcite matrix base

It has a carved chalice signifying the communion with rays of light beaming from the center

and gold plated crystal beads

18th century English hand-carved and gilded eagle with pyrophyllite crystals on a pyrophyllite in matrix base

M238 Fragment 18th century Italian sliver leaf18th century Italian hand carved and gilded tabernacle door adorned with baroque pearls. This door once belonged on a tabernacle which served the eucharist in a church. It has a heavenly depiction of hand carved angels with clouds and a sunburst above a sacrificial lamb which represents Christ. The baroque pearls emulate the pearlescent color of the clouds. They are applied to transform the piece into a contemporary work of historical and spiritual