18th Century French Giltwood Architectural Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A beautiful and towering French monstrance, measuring 37 inches tall. Hand-carved in the 1700s, the giltwood architectural piece is in the form of a G...
Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
$2,900
H 15 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
This refined antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and reflects the high level of ecclesiastical metalwork produced during the 19th century.
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,900
H 23.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Sunburst
Located in Dallas, TX
This important antique French Catholic ostensoir monstrance was crafted in France circa 1850 and exemplifies the refined ecclesiastical metalwork of the mid-19th century.
Silver Plate, Bronze
19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance
Located in Victoria, BC
This striking 19th-century French monstrance is an wonderful example of ecclesiastical metalwork, featuring a solid silver upper half—fully hallmarked and acid-tested—and a silvered ...
Silver, Bronze
Vintage French Gilt Brass Monstrance
Located in Montreal, QC
This a typical form for a monstrance. The host is placed in the central glass frame, from which radiates a sunburst frame beneath the cross. The motto in white and blue enamel is u...
Brass
$2,975
H 18.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Ostensoir Monstrance with Original Casing
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique French ostensoir, crafted circa 1860, is executed in finely cast and silvered bronze and retains its original fitted wooden storage case.
Silver Plate, Bronze
18th Century Painted Wooden Monstrance Mirror
Located in Hastings, GB
France late 18th century Height 52cm Width 29.5cm Depth 6cm Mirror Plate 12 cm Height x 10 cm Width
Pine
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
19th Century Silver and Gold Monstrance with Travel Case
Located in Ross, CA
A silver and gold monstrance with travel case (c. 1890). Also known as an ostensorium, this vessel was used as a reliquary for display in the private residence of a wealthy French fa...
Gold Plate, Silver, Bronze
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
Additional photos available upon request Dimensions: (approx) 14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total History: A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the Fren...
Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Monstrance
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century French "Monstrance", a wood carved and painted religious relic, presented in the center is a glass cylinder showcasing original handmade quilling.
Beautiful 19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance
By Andre Favier
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Beautiful French silver Monstrance with the hallmarks of Favier Andre (1805 to 1854).
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "Ostensoir," or monstrance in English; crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic rests on f...
Silver Plate, Bronze
18th Century French Bronze and Copper Catholic Ostensoir or Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 18th century French bronze and copper catholic ostensoir (monstrance) (circa: 1780), depicting from top to bottom: the cross, the sun, 6 angels, wheat, vines, grapes and la...
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H 26 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
18th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Shining Sun
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," or monstrance, from France circa 1780. A monstrance is the vessel used in Roman Catholic,...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 17.25 in W 6.5 in D 4 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your home with this intricate, antique gilt bronze "ostensoir," otherwise known as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1840, this impressive golden centrepiece...
Bronze
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H 18 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," or monstrance, from France, circa 1850. A monstrance is the vessel used in Roman Catholic, Old Cath...
Bronze
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H 14.5 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," (or monstrance); crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic rests on four scrol...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 17.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," (or monstrance); crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic rests on paw feet a...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 16 in W 6 in D 2.75 in
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Wheat Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," (or monstrance); crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic rests on four scrol...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 18.25 in W 8 in D 4.25 in
19th Century French Bronze Silvered Catholic Monstrance with Cross & Shining Sun
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important, antique "ostensoir," or monstrance; crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic rests on four paw fee...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 24 in W 21 in D 11.5 in
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and petite antique church cabinet was crafted in France, circa 1780; the cabinet stands on small bun feet and features a single door with arched top decorated with hand ...
Oak
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H 16.5 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
19th Century French Two-Tone Silvered and Bronze Catholic Monstrance "Ostensoir"
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this important antique two-tone "Ostensoir," (or monstrance in English). Crafted in France, circa 1860, this impressive religious relic ...
Silver Plate, Bronze
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H 34.26 in W 14.97 in D 7.88 in
18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large decorative antique 18th century 2-piece reliquary or monstrance case to hold a religious relic. This is a large case, 87cm high, 38cm wide and 20cm deep (34.3" x 15" x 7.9")...
Leather, Damask, Wood
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H 15 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
19th Century French Gilt Brass Eucharistic Monstrance, Cross and Wheat Design
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century French gilt brass Eucharistic Monstrance with cross and Wheat Design.
Brass
Antique Bronze Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique bronze monstrance survives in a remarkable degree of preservation with intricate detail made possible by only the most talented artisans of Paris! ca. 1870 Please note that...
Stunning Antique French Gilt Bronze and Paste Monstrance
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Antique French gilt bronze and paste monstrance or ostensorium, with elaborate gilt bronze tiered sunburst with continuous surround of large paste stones with engraving of C...
Ormolu
French Sterling Silver and Vermeli Monstrance Decorated with Cherubs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French sterling silver and vermeli monstrance, 1840, decorated with cherubs This beautifully Baroque sterling silver monstrance is French it dates from the 1840s, the rays of the ...
French Silver Plate and Brass Monstrance With Radiant Sunburst Bezel
Located in Montreal, QC
French silver metal and brass monstrance with radiant bezel with baluster shaft with cherub heads resting on rectangular base decorated claw feet.
Metal
19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your home with this intricate, antique two-tone brass and silvered "ostensoir," otherwise known as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1840, this impressive go...
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
19th Century French Brass and Silver Plated Catholic Church Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your home with this intricate, antique two-tone brass and silvered "ostensoir," otherwise known as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1840, this impressive go...
Metal, Silver Plate, Brass
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H 22 in W 12.5 in D 5.5 in
18th Century French Carved Sterling Silver and Gilt Catholic Monstrance
Located in Dallas, TX
Make an old world statement in your home with this intricate, antique "ostensoir," or monstrance, from France, circa 1760. A monstrance is the vessel used in Roman Catholic, Old Cath...
Sterling Silver, Gold Leaf
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H 19.25 in W 5.75 in D 3.25 in
18th Century French Gilt Bronze Catholic Ostensoir Monstrance with Glowing Sun
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a statement in your home with this intricate, antique gilt bronze "ostensoir," otherwise known as a monstrance. Crafted in France, circa 1780, this golden centerpiece features m...
Bronze
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H 15.25 in W 13 in D 7.25 in
Antique French Carved Oak Monstrance Reliquary Box Liturgical Gothic Case Glass
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak Monstrance Reliquary box Liturgical Gothic case glass ~Direct from France~ ~Lovely antique French reliquary box/case, one of several unique liturgical i...
Glass, Oak
19th Century French Gilt Silver Monstrance
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Stunning French gilt 950 silver monstrance in the neo-Baroque style from Paris, circa 1840.
Silver
Composition with Monstrance.
Located in Villenouvelle, FR
A 18 th century French gilded monstrance presented in an antique French glass dome, with a collection of shells.
Glass, Shell, Wood, Mirror
French Brass Ornate Starburst Monstrance/Reliquary
Located in Allentown, PA
French brass starburst monstrance fitted with round frame of brilliant set paste stones surrounding glass circular centre fitted with locket style beveled glass centre that slides in...
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H 23.63 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Collection Monstrance Ciborium and Two Challices in Silver and Gold 19th Century
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
Silver plated late 18-early 19th century church silver Unique intact and decorative items One monstrance One ciborium Two challices Complete and intact off very high quality si...
Gold Plate
$280
H 6.25 in W 4.38 in D 0.5 in
Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
$18,585
H 26.38 in W 10.63 in D 5.71 in
18th Century Silver Monstrance c. 1797–1799 Augsburg Neoclassical Gilt Lüders
Located in Epfach, DE
Augsburg silver sunburst monstrance, c. 1797–1799. Master: Jakob Hermann David Lüders This impressive late 18th century sunburst monstrance was crafted in Augsburg between 1797 and...
Silver
On Hold|$9,880
H 23.63 in W 13.39 in D 10.44 in
Monstrance, San Martín de Cartes. Gilt bronze. Spanish school, 1680.
Located in Madrid, ES
Monstrance, San Martín de Cartes (Cantabria, España). Gilt bronze. Spanish school, 1680. With registration and date on base. Bibliography: Heredia Moreno, María del Carmen. “Origin...
Bronze, Other
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