Description: This fabulous antique Italian mirrored reliquary which is in the Baroque style has a gold, red and black gilt painted foliate frame with a beautifully foxed central mirror plate and dates from c1800. This ornately carved reliquary stand is elaborately carved with foliage surrounding the mirror and is topped with a gold crown surrounding a sacred flaming heart with thorns. The use of reliquaries was an important part of Christian practice from at least the 4th Century. They could be for both private and public use. The use and manufacture of reliquaries continues to this day, especially in Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian countries. Today this mirror stand will look fantastic on display in any room and will make a stylish statement piece. Date: c1800. Dimensions: Width: 28 cm (11"). Depth: 9.5 cm (3 3/4"). Height: 52 cm (10 1/2"). Weight: 1022 g. Condition: Very good decorative antique condition with signs of use in keeping with age. Some old repairs, missing pieces and cracks which all add to it's charm. Please see pictures. Please note that only the mirror stand is included and any other items in the pictures are for display only. ------------- If you have any questions or need more information / pictures please contact us. All items will be packaged with care and dispatched quickly using a fully insured service. Need it quickly? Expedited shipping service available at an extra cost. Please contact us for more details.
Price: 850 GBP
Location: Bath, Somerset
End Time: 2024-09-01T13:51:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 64.44 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: Krave Antiques want you to be 100% happy with your purchase. If you are not happy with your purchase please return to us in the same condition that you received it, unused, with all tags intact, in the original packaging within 14 days for a full refund.
Antique: Yes
Shape: Rectangle
Item Length: 28 cm
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Vanity/Tabletop Mirror
Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
Surface Shape: Standard
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 42 cm
Style: Antique
Frame Material: Wood
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
Frame Colour: Gold
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Item Width: 9.5 cm
