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Period: Late 18th Century
Pair of 18th Century Italian Church Altar Giltwood Palm Frond Holders
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of Italian parcel-gilt palm frond holders form the last quarter of the 18th century and in the Louise XVI manner. Each palm holders measures: 14.17 inches high, 14.56 inches wide and 7.87 inches deep. As they were used in a church altar, the backs were never seen. Therefore, they are only gilded on the front. The use of these objects took place in the ecclesiastical sphere. These were sacred objects placed on the altars. Due to their beautiful craftsmanship and beauty, these palm holders are collected and used as decorative objects. Since ancient times the palm tree was a symbol of victory. With the spread of Christianity, the Church adopted the victory symbol of the palm frond as an attribution of the martyrs and the triumph of Jesus Christ over death. Additionally, the olive tree also appears in early Christian art...
Category

Italian Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

George III Painted and Carved Wood Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Located in Essex, MA
Painted in a light blue and light maroon red.
Category

English George III Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Other

18th Century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th century English Banjo Barometer, circa 1780.
Category

English Antique Late 18th Century Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Mahogany

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