Mid 19th Century French Embroidered Chalice Hard Cover Veil

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This Chalice cover is from the mid 18 hundreds and present a splendid embroidery in gold metallic threads , showing … Read more This Chalice cover is from the mid 18 hundreds and present a splendid embroidery in gold metallic threads , showing a Monstrance referring to the Eucharistic ceremony during the Catholic ceremonies , you will found represented more catholic symbol in the embroidery like vigne and wheat . The embroidery is made on a red velvet and the cover is finish with a purple silk . Used for what is was made for or as a piece of art , some also use those on desk to store letters , your choice nevertheless it s truly a wonderful piece of art See less