L229 17th Century Tassels on their own: 4

Tassels on their own: 4

Pair of Italian papier-mache pompoms on a base with 18th century Italian gold leaf church textile

silver leaf candlestick tops originally came from a pair of candlesticks from a church in Tuscany

5" wide x 6

These tassels were used on feast days to decorate the church throughout Italy

L229 17th Century Tassels on their own: 418th century Italian station of the cross on calcite crystals in matrix with a natural forming baroque pearl. The rare calcite crystal formation comes from Elmwood Mine, Tennessee. It is an example of the world's finest crystallized calcite. With the unusual formation of sphalerite, it is unequaled by those from any other part of the world (referenced from the "American Mineral Treasure" book, pg. 337). Size: 4" high x 3. 25" wide x 2. 25" deep