Antique Mid-Late Victorian Italian Cane Rod Cross With Original Fitted Case Dennison set up a company

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In almost the condition it was made over 100 years ago

this charming piece evokes the whimsy and originality of the Art Nouveau period

Equally pretty stylised upswept shoulders support the basket setting and then flow to a simple solid half round shank

Antique Mid-Late Victorian Italian Cane Rod Cross With Original Fitted Case Dennison set up a companyPlease note, chains are for display only unless otherwise stated. A striking and rare example of 19th century devotional jewellery, this antique Murano cane rod and gold (possibly gold gilt) crucifix dates from around 18501890 and is likely of Italian origin. Quite likely a piece purchased by a wealthy traveller during the Victorian Grand Tour period visiting Italy. The cross is formed from beautifully striped Venetian glass rods (cane rod), often