Church Beadle's Processional Partisan, 19th Century

Complete ceremonial partisan of a church beadle (Swiss guard of a parish, used in processions). Chased brass head, decorated with scrolls, foliage and a putto at the base. In the centre, a radiant triangle encloses the Tetragrammaton in Hebrew letters. Turned crossbar and original passementerie under the head: a bulb braided with metal thread and a long fringe. Original wooden shaft.

Period: 19th century
Materials: chased brass, wood, passementerie
Dimensions: overall height 202 cm
Condition: good overall state of preservation, natural patina of the metal and wood.

Can be seen in Vayrac (Lot, France), by appointment. Delivery across France and Europe, on quotation.