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Hôtel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand
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A double-sided Auvergne cross ‘Puy-en-Velay’ in yellow gold …
See original version (French)
88
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A double-sided Auvergne cross ‘Puy-en-Velay’ in yellow gold …
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
A double-sided Auvergne cross ‘Puy-en-Velay’ in yellow gold (750 parts per thousand). Christ with outstretched arms on the cross and the Virgin Mary praying with her hands clasped. The ends of the arms are adorned with masks. Supported by three pendants known as ‘bells’ or ‘pilgrim’s gourds’. Hallmark on the bail: a horse’s head.
Height including bail: 71 mm.
Width: 41 mm.
Weight: 8.1 g
Distortions and wear around the bail.
See original version (French)
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