L856 French The fragment was originally part

The fragment was originally part of a candlestick in a historical Italian church in Italy

18th century Italian mecca candlestick with a red phantom crystal quartz point encased in Italian antique metal petal drip pan tray

Pyrite mineral specimen

The framing is a coordinating distressed gold leaf Rococo period frame with relief details

sculptural pair of old and new

L856 French The fragment was originally part18th century Italian gold leaf putto adorned with baroque pearls. A Putto is a cherub figure frequently appearing in both mythological and religious paintings and sculptural works, especially of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This piece was once used as part of a decorative angelic depiction in a historic Italian church. The natural forming baroque pearls adorn the neck of the putto, creating a necklace that perfectly coordinates with the gilded