A Southern Italian a mecca carved giltwood monstrance, mid 18th century

the giltwood monstrance now with a later oval glass, together with an Italian silver-plated and gilt-metal altar monstrance, probably 18th century, embossed and fitted with shells and images of the Passion around central window, painted wood backing and handle

Lacca a mecca monstrance: some very minor surface dirt which can be cleaned according to taste. Some minor wear and miniscule chips in places to the gilding. In overall good original condition with nice detail to carving. Silver-plated monstrance: Generally in reasonably good condition.
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