A catalog of the antiquities and works of art, exhibited at Ironmongers' Hall, London, in the month of May, 1861 (1869)
London and Middlesex Archaeological Society, French, George Russell, 1803-1881, London (England). Ironmongers' Company · [S.l. : s.n.] · leaf 237
nd an open book,whereon are figures of female saints,one no doubt intended for the BlessedVirgin Mary; the right hand is heldup in benediction. The backgroundis of plain gilt metal, having thereonthe Greek letters, Alpha and Omega,by which names Our Lord calls Him-self in Revelations i, v. 8. The… … A large Ark-SHAPED ChasSE, of Copper, enamelled. On the upright and sloping sidesof the front are six quatrefoil applique tablets. In the centre of the top is the Almighty, inthe act of benediction, and holding the Book sealed, an attendant angel on each side withchalice and candlestick. Beneath,…
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