SIX 19TH CENTURY JERUSALEM MOTHER OF PEARL DECORATED CRUCIFIXES TOGETHER WITH TWO BOOKS

some with mother of pearl veneered on to olivewood, four with the stations of the cross to the reverse, together with a Spanish prayer book with mother of pearl cover depicting the Virgin, Child and St John, and a small New Testament with mother of pearl cover,

the largest crucifix17cm high, the books 10cm high (8)

Provenance: Marie-Claude Fabius, a respected London antiques dealer was passionate about her treasured shell collection, amassed over many years. She descended from a long dynasty of famous Parisian antique dealers.