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MONSTRANCE; a sturdy gilt bronze monstrance; circa 1920; probably Benzinger with luna; cross finial and silvered highlights. In the neo-gothic taste.  Height 26 inches (65.5 cm).  Estimate $1;800-$2;200

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CHALICE; an exceptional gold-plated and gemstone encrusted sterling chalice.  French; circa 1920.  The six lobed base with five engraved sterling medallions depicting the Holy Family and two angels.  An additional medallion mounted with a gold cross set with five brilliant cut diamonds; approximately 1/2 carat total wt.  The pierced central node set with twelve faceted gemstones; the cup resting in a pierced foliate basket.  Together with matching silver gilt paten; base with engraved dedicatory inscription dated 1923.  Also includes a custom fitted silk lined case.  Stunning!  Height 9 inches (22.5 cm).  Estimate $1;800-$2;200

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MONSTRANCE; an ornate gilt bronze monstrance.  French; circa 1900.  The oval four-footed raised base circled with acanthus leaves supporting a central stem with elaborate sunburst and grape garland around central exposition window with paste stones surround and Agnus Dei embossed cross finial; together with luna with angel form handle.  Overall height 28.25 inches (72 cm).  Estimate $1;800-$2;200

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MONSTRANCE; a partial gilt bronze monstrance; 18th century European (probably Dutch).  Central dome spire flanked with two gilt bronze apostle figures.  Cylindrical glass walls and luna absent.  Height 16.5 inches (42 cm).  Estimate $300-$500

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ALTAR CRUCIFIX; a large and impressive gilt bronze ornate altar crucifix.  The three sided base with relief cast busts of the Holy Family supporting an adjustable cross with decorative terminating ends and gilt bronze corpus.  Height 38 inches (96 cm).  Estimate $400-$600

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CHALICE; a beautiful and ornate gold-plated chalice; 19th century; probably French.  The dome base with repoussed medallions depicting the three virtues (hope; faith and charity) and the cup set in a pierced basket of scrolling foliage; grapevines and three medallions also depicting the three virtues.  Together with gilded paten.  Height 10.75 inches (27 cm).  Estimate $500-$800

676

MONSTRANCE; a lovely gilded bronze monstrance.  The inverted cone base set with four fleur de lis supporting a large sunburst supporting a pierced frame surrounding the central exposition window decorated in wheat motif and with cross finial.  Includes luna.  Height 23.25 inches (59.5 cm).  Estimate $750-$1;000

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A PAIR OF ALTAR CRUCIFIXES 19th century. The first gilt bronze resting on three paw feet and with pierced cross ends and finely sculpted corpus.  The other with rectangular base sitting on four paw feet and of open back construction.  Height 18 inches and 15.25 inches (45 and 38.5 cm).  Estimate $150-$300

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A KNEELING ANGEL ALTAR CANDELABRA.  A polychrome cast plaster figure of a kneeling angel supporting a five-light electrified candelabra; circa 1900.  Flaking paint and damage to upper right wing section.  Height of angel 38 inches; overall height 58 inches.  Estimate $500-$750