Gilded Church "Pompom" with Tassels (M267) crucifix This was originally an architectural

This was originally an architectural element in a historical church in Italy

The chesapecten shell cluster are found from the banks of the James River and are usually 3 to 8 million years old

strata of oil paint layers

and natural forming

18th century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a calcite crystal cluster in matrix of sphalerite

Gilded Church "Pompom" with Tassels (M267) crucifix This was originally an architectural19th century Italian hand carved gilded 'pompom' tassel. The 'pompom' tassel originally came from an Italian historical church and was used to decorate ecclesiastical lighting features and other elements. These are incredibly rare to come by and can't be found anywhere else. There are 6 matching tassels hanging from the carved wood hanging fixture. The historically significant gilded 'pompom' tassel can be used for many different design purposes. It