Antique tramp art wood cross covered with pinecone scales. It is damaged and has parts missing.
It is a very delicate object and has some imperfections from age, use and prolonged storage.
The scales are pinned to a light wood cross. Some scales are missing and some are broken.
The cross was exposed to dust for a very long time. I did dust it carefully with a small brush but some dust is incrusted and had changed the colour of the scales.
Two pinecones were attached to the cross. One is not complete anymore as seen in the photographs.
There are scratches, parts of the halo missing, the wood is chipped and some nails are sticking out.
The metal has rusted. Tiny insect holes visible in some parts but the insects are long gone.
The cross must have been attached to a base as it seems broken at the bottom.
This is a beautiful and rare object that will need a bit of care.
Size approx. 46 x 25 cm / 18.11 x 9.84 inches.
Weight: 325 grams.
The pictures are part of the description.
 
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