A TRANSYLVANIAN SILVER-GILT BROOCH FROM A CATHOLIC PRIEST'S VESTMENTS
UNMARKED, 17TH CENTURY
Circular with central boss set with foiled glasx "jewel" encircled by eight further bosses interspersed with beads, the rim with foliate decoration and applied with doves emblematic of the Holy Spirit, the back fitted with stout pin or hook
4½ in. diameter (11.5 cm.)
Gross weight 5 oz. (155 gm.)
A TRANSYLVANIAN SILVER-GILT BROOCH FROM A CATHOLIC PRIEST'S VESTMENTS
UNMARKED, 17TH CENTURY
Circular with central boss set with foiled glasx "jewel" encircled by eight further bosses interspersed with beads, the rim with foliate decoration and applied with doves emblematic of the Holy Spirit, the back fitted with stout pin or hook
4½ in. diameter (11.5 cm.)
Gross weight 5 oz. (155 gm.)
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