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The monstrance is made up of two interchangeable bases and an upper part which is inserted using a stylet.
Both bases consist of a base on which a globe is inserted with an engraving of the Sun surmounted by a putti who holds the rays of the upper part.
This consists of a round case with glass on both sides, closed on the back by a flap.
Bases and upper part are punched as shown in the photo.
The photographs are an integral part of this description.
The weight is 775 g base with silver cherub, 951 g other base, 790 g upper part.
The height and width measurements are of the monstrance with a golden cherub base. The weight is the total of the 3 parts 67486603
