Four Silver-plated Metal Altar Palm Holders on Wooden Core.

Four Silver-plated Metal Altar Palm Holders on Wood Core-Italy, Second Half of the 19th CenturyDescriptionAn attractive group of four antique altar palm holders made of turned wood covered in silver-plated metal, datable to the second half of the 19th century.The objects have a classical baluster shape with a base and fluted moldings that recall patterns of 19th-century ecclesiastical silverware. The internal structure is made of wood, covered with thin sheets of worked and shaped silver-plated metal.These palm holders were used in religious ceremonies to support palms or other liturgical elements during celebrations.The surface retains a beautiful antique patina with slight traces of wear consistent with age, testifying to authenticity and use over time.Decorative objects ideal for collectors of sacred art or to enrich a home altar or collection of ecclesiastical furnishings.EpochSecond half of the 19th centuryProvenienceItalyMaterialsTurned wood covered in silver-plated metalDimensionsHeight: 15 cmBase diameter: about 6.5 cm