Large silver-gilt monstrance, the poly-lobed glory crowned w - Lot 161

Large silver-gilt monstrance, the poly-lobed glory crowned with a cross in polychrome cloisonné enamel adorned with rhinestones and centered on a beveled glass custode, the bezel bearing the inscription "Ecce panis angelorum, factus cibus viatorum". Ornamented with polychrome enamelled medallions representing the twelve apostles, Christ, the Blessed Virgin, Saint Dominic and Saint Martin de Tours. The sun shines in the background, alternating pearled and wavy rays. The curved shaft rests on a scrolled base featuring three round carvings of Holy Women. The whole rests on six feet alternating animals and foliage. Engraved P. POLTI et Cie Tours and dated 1884 on the reverse. Master goldsmith : Louis (1836-1905) and Arthur DEMARQUET (1841-1920). Second half of the 19th century. In its original POLTI wooden case lined with blackened paper. 78 x 38 x 25 cm. Gross weight: 3,127 g. (minor deformations, notably to the spokes).