A FINE AND RARE FRENCH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL, PARCEL-GILT COPPER EUCHARISTIC DOVE, circa 1200, Limoges constructed of two separate enameled wings pinned to the body, the hinged lid on the back fitted with a pull and opening to reveal an oval receptacle for the Host, the tail enameled en suite to the wings and further engraved with feathers on the underside, the balance engraved throughout, set with blue glass eyes and resting on a 19th century enameled and engraved base decorated with a central rosette encircled by a floral chain motif and undulating bands, the central medallion with four faceted arms extending upward. height 7 1/8 in., length 9 in., depth 6 in.; 18 by 22 by 17.3cm.
A FINE AND RARE FRENCH CHAMPLEVÉ ENAMEL, PARCEL-GILT COPPER EUCHARISTIC DOVE, circa 1200, Limoges constructed of two separate enameled wings pinned to the body, the hinged lid on the back fitted with a pull and opening to reveal an oval receptacle for the Host, the tail enameled en suite to the wings and further engraved with feathers on the underside, the balance engraved throughout, set with blue glass eyes and resting on a 19th century enameled and engraved base decorated with a central rosette encircled by a floral chain motif and undulating bands, the central medallion with four faceted arms extending upward. height 7 1/8 in., length 9 in., depth 6 in.; 18 by 22 by 17.3cm.
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