Lg Antique French Jeweled Relic, Agnus Dei Wax Medallion with Seed Pearls & Gilt Paperolle Ludovic shown in the reference catalogue

shown in the reference catalogue page in that last photo (diamond cut crystal)

The top is semi-transparent shell so you can see the beautiful mottles of cognac to chocolate of the shell

Thimble is also mother of pearl and in fine form

with just the tuck/sew on that one trim corner

My own collections being disbursed

Lg Antique French Jeweled Relic, Agnus Dei Wax Medallion with Seed Pearls & Gilt Paperolle Ludovic shown in the reference catalogueRare large antique French Victorian or Napoleon III era jeweled relic, gilt paperolle with seed pearls & jewels surrounding a center figural communion wafer or Agnus Dei wax medallion in 9. 5" ebonized wood oval reliquary frame. A museum quality devotional piece featuring intricate gilt paperolle work adorned with seed pearls and jeweled embellishments. The centerpiece is a figural wax medallioneither a communion wafer or Agnus Deihoused within an