19th Century French Ceremonial Globe with Unusual Silver Ornaments and Blue Cushion

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20" (51 cm.) Arranged upon an ebony wooden platform under a glass dome is an elaborate arrangement that centers a blue silk tufted cushion upon which is resting a coronet of flowers, leaves and red berries. The ornaments, in an unusual silver-plated finish, include winged doves with wreath, maple leaves, fleur-de-lis, various elaborate scrolls, and variously-shaped mirrors, one with painted flower designs. A wreath of silk flowers is included as well as a blue silk boutonniere, both presumably worn during the ceremony which the globe symbolizes. Bisque and chalk figures of young boy and girl in communion costumes are tucked into the scene. French, circa 1900. Excellent condition.