Gilded Church "Pompom" with Tassels (M268) google 18th century Italian fragment with

18th century Italian fragment with coordinating natural shells

18th century Italian fragment figure of Christ on calcite crystal cluster in matrix from Elmwood Mine

5" high x 1" deep

They were found and saved from the historic flooding of the Arno River in 1966

Armani and Alberto Pinto

Gilded Church "Pompom" with Tassels (M268) google 18th century Italian fragment with19th 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