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ORNE ENCHERES

105 - CANON’S CROSS of the Chapter of NEVERS.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
CANON’S CROSS of the Chapter of NEVERS. First model. Silver. Un-enamelled Maltese cross with pommel-tipped points; the silver arms have a beaded edge; the fields are decorated on the obverse with a six-pointed star surrounded by foliage, and on the reverse with a palm and foliage, flanked by a gilded halo bearing four natural silver lilies on one side and four silver roses on the other; leaf-decorated ball-shaped bail, ring. Round centres, figures in the round. Obverse: MARIA SINE LABE CONCEPTA ORA PRO NOBIS/ The Virgin Mary emerging from a crescent moon, hands clasped, upon a halo, her head encircled by twelve stars. Reverse: SANCTE QUIRICE ORA PRO NOBIS/ Saint Cyr, standing, holding the palm of martyrdom, framed by foliage. 70 x 70 mm. A few distorted points, oxidation. With its red moiré silk ribbon edged in sky blue with a red border. Bibliography: B. BERTHOD and J.-C. PALTHEY, *Fastes canoniaux, Costumes de cœurs et croix pectorales du clergé français XIXe et XXe siècle*, p. 172.
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About the sale SACRED ART IN THE CATHOLIC FAITH
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Auction time 11/07/2026 at 10:30 AM
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