FRENCH IVORY MAIN DE JUSTICE,last quarter 19th century. Turned ivory staff; the bottom border of carved fleur-de-lis, the top with crosses; incorporating the Latin inscription "Cominus et Eminus"; surmounted with blessing hand of Christ - 30 in. long. Estimate $1,000-1,500
PROVENANCE: Private collection of a Maryland gentleman. By descent from Estate of Victor Barman, New Jersey; acquired in the 20th century.