July 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, July 21st, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/21/2016
Marlene Dietrich's pocket crucifix set, made of silver tone metal. Cross features red inlays all along the beams and orange and white mosaic inlays within the trefoil end caps. Crucifix suspends from a ring at the top, which hangs from a hook mounted within a fitted leather case on a brown velour backing. Dates to the 19th century. ''Fornitori Pontifici / Al Pellegrino Cattolico / Roma / Via Di Porta Angelica 83'', indicating crucifix is by ''Papal Suppliers'' brand, sold at a shop at the Vatican in Rome. Measures 1.25'' x 2.5'', within case measuring 2.25'' x 3.75''. Corpus has detached at the feet and right arm, some mosaic loss and a small stain to case. In good condition. From the estate of Marlene Dietrich.
Marlene Dietrich Personally Owned Crucifix
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