Jeweled Enamel Monstrance Christian Holy Eucharist Sacrament

Minor normal wear to the dore finish consistent and accepted with pieces of this age. With a surmounted cross centrally adorned with a large cabochon ruby , turquoise and garnets leading down to the sunburst and open work fruiting floral designed highlighted by the garnet rosettes about the cloisonne enamel chapter ring accenting the double sided beveled glass central latched locked chamber, tapering to an ornate fruiting floral stem leading to a double sided high relief open work depiction of 4 interlaced lizards tapering down to an equally ornate relief conical base raised on four clover feet.

SIZE: 29.75 inches height x 16.25 inches width.CONDITION: Very good.

Background:The Holy Eucharist is a sacrament and a sacrifice. In the Holy Eucharist, under the appearances of bread and wine, the Lord Christ is contained, offered, and received.