Silver Monstrance With A Relic Of Saint Eugene - 19th Century

On a solid 925 silver shaft with a master's mark is placed an angel that echoes five other cherubs placed on the circular base. This angel, also hallmarked, supports a brass Glory.

The latter is decorated with twelve stars. The symbolism of the Twelve takes us back to the Old Testament, notably with the twelve tribes of Israel, as well as to the New Covenant with the apostles. The whole is topped with a cross enriched with glass beads. In the center of our monstrance is presented a tiny relic of Saint Eugene resting on a gold thread trimming. This is probably Saint Eugene, Martyr of the 3rd century and companion in misfortune of Saint-Denis. After having evangelized Spain, where he occupied the seat of Toledo, he came to Gaul and was a victim of the persecutions of Maximian (source Nominis)
On the back is a wax seal struck with the initials F and A, guaranteeing the authenticity of the relic offered for devotion Dimensions of 51 cm by 26 cm
Good condition - small oxidation
Reference 539