Feeling angelic

I'm not quite sure what you'd do with these angel wings, up for auction at an estimate of USD300-600. I suppose they could be used as a rather virtuous wall hanging, or with fabric as a pelmet for a bed canopy; the latter would certainly remind you to say your prayers before going to sleep.

They are described as being probably pine, with gilding, Continental and measuring 16"x 60 1/2" x 3". That's quite a wide wingspan, but I wouldn't advocate Icarus-like imitations, as we all know what his fate was; a fallen angel wouldn't be very pretty at all.