19th Century, French Ebonised Crucifix, Bobbin Turned Ecclesiastical, Napolean III Era c.1865

For sale is an attractive French 19th Century crucifix from circa 1850-1880. - Simple, clean design in the form of an ebonised bobbin turned crucifix with white caps to the cross. - The ecclesiastical piece in a classical turned form provides a striking and tactile effect on a broad base and is large for an altar stand at 40 cm or c.16 inches. - Wear and patination to the ebonised surface provide a great aesthetic movement / Napolean Iii / Victorian period design. - Stands on a flat and stable base, and is nicely balanced/weighted. - An attractive and decorative item for use as a religious crucifix for worship or an elegant item to hang beads or watches from. *Mirror back Victorian ebonised shelf is not included in this listing, purely for scale and presentation.