A beautiful French antique glass paperweight dating to the early 20th century, circa 1900. The eglomise decor depicts a pilgrimage to the the basilica of Sainte Anne d'Auray (St Ann of Auray). "Eglomise" is the term applied to the back-painted glass panels. Saint Anne d'Auray is Brittany's most important pilgrimage site, where saint Anne, the grandmother of Jesus, appeared to a ploughman, Yvon Nicolazic, and said to her in Breton: " Me zo Anna mamm Mari", “ I am the mother of Mary ". Saint-Anne d' Auray is a place of gathering, healing, hope and comfort.
CONDITION: The "eglomise" painting is has bee used. There are some black spots. Light scratches. Please take a close look at the photos.
