1862 Victorian Italian Mosaic Cross, Mary Medallion
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1862 Large Victorian Italian Mosaic Cross with Lady of the Miraculous Mary Medallion Sancta Maria
This striking Victorian micro mosaic cross measures approximately 7" long x 4-3/4 wide (without ring).
The cross is fashioned with a base metal and exceptionally fine, micro-mosaic inlays.
The inlays depict a swan, stars, doves, grapes, flowers, wheat, and other designs.
Looking closely at the swan you will see 3 small baby swans at the base of their mothers feet.
There are small white stars surrounded with a black border accenting the lower portion of the cross.
The center of the cross has an embossed medallion of Mary standing on a snake.
Surrounding her the Latin words:Sancta Maria, Sine Labe Originali Concepta, Ora Pro Nobis!
Translated this would mean: Holy Mary Immaculate, conceived without original sin, pray for us!
The four points of the cross are raised where they depict the swan and doves.
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