{"product_id":"antique-french-mother-of-pearl-crucifix-silver-mounts","title":"Antique French Mother of Pearl Crucifix with Ornate Hallmarked Silver Floral Mounts, Catholic Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA particularly beautiful antique French crucifix made from luminous mother of pearl and decorated with exceptionally ornate solid silver mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach end of the mother-of-pearl cross is finished with an elaborate arrangement of sculpted silver flowers, leaves and buds, creating the appearance of tiny floral bouquets. A finely detailed silver corpus of Christ is mounted at the centre, with an INRI plaque above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe suspension ring bears a clearly struck French crab hallmark, confirming that the silver mounts and fittings are solid silver of at least 800\/1000 fineness. The hallmark, materials and style indicate that the crucifix dates from the late 19th or early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures approximately 3½ inches high by 2¼ inches wide and ¼ inch deep (8.9 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm) and weighs 11.96 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crucifix remains in good antique condition, with gentle surface wear and patina consistent with age and devotional use. The natural mother of pearl has subtle variations in colour and catches the light beautifully. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusually decorative and delicate French devotional crucifix, suitable for wearing on a substantial chain, attaching to a rosary, displaying or adding to a collection of antique Catholic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare and stunning crucifix probably commissioned for someone special.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second crucifix is to show the size and is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage French Treasures","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64137197289849,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/8033\/7785\/files\/IMG_9824_ab0fbf7f-4b7c-4ab7-922f-2efb78eeb48e.jpg?v=1785604151","url":"https:\/\/vintagefrenchtreasures.com\/products\/antique-french-mother-of-pearl-crucifix-silver-mounts","provider":"Vintage French Treasures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}