1335 - Gilded monstrance — France, probably Paris, 19th century — Hexagonal, trumpet-shaped base with applied sheaves of wheat and a cloisonné enamel medallion depicting the handing over of the keys to Peter, Shaft with a projecting node adorned with six flowers; set within it is the glazed monstrance in a six-pointed setting featuring alternating grape and ear-of-wheat motifs, set against a background of a wreath of ears of wheat and rays, and crowned with a cross; Base and shaft engraved with scrollwork and accented by applied flowers and friezes in wire-enamel technique, predominantly in blue, red, and white; the six-pointed star and cross feature relief on a blue and white enamel background. Silver, gilded, enamel. On the reverse, beneath the display vessel, a hallmark of Minerva wearing a helmet and the master’s mark “AC” (?) within a diamond. H. 75.5 cm; 2,980 g.