SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER MONSTRANCE/CUSTODIA
18th c. or earlier, Oaxaca, Mexico
sunburst and four winged cherub heads with glass enclosure; 13"h; 8"w; 26.3 troy oz.
Note dated 2000 from seller, Barbara Cleaver, Santa Fe, NM: "...just came out of an earthquake damaged church (legally...the group decision was to sell pieces that had put away and not used for a long time...they need money to rebuild and restore)...Absolutely authentic and absolutely guaranteed.)
Only two of seven semiprecious stones surrounding glass remain; small chip on reverse glass edge.
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,700

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