German work of the XIXth century. Curiosity ring forming a church in silver partially gilded

German work of the XIXth century.
Curiosity ring forming a church in silver partially gilded
Engraved "Bos"
Size: 64
Weight: 29 g.
Provenance : Former André Breton Collection
Lot 3124 from the sale of the André Breton collection, April 2003
Referenced by the Association "Atelier André Breton
Bibliography: Ring reproduced in full page in "Yves Gastou, Bagues d'homme", Albin Michel, L'Ecole des Arts Joailliers, p. 110

Ring inspired by Jewish wedding rings in the shape of a house. Here the ring represents a church in a very distinct way: Christ on the cross on the outside, small figures and crucifixes in relief on the inside.