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Antique Prayer Book, Art Nouveau. 1907

April 10th, 2009 | Comments Off | Posted in antique print, books, religious
Decorative, antique prayer book, the cover made of celluloid, intact brass locker in Art Nouveau design.Published in 1907 by Butzon & Berker, an official publishing company of the Vatican. After a decree by Pope Leo XII they were allowed to used this coat of arms in their publications.The first pages are lithographed religious images.This prayer book was a present to commemorate Confirmation.Some

Baroque Angel Head. Impressive Wooden Carving. Ca. 1750

July 1st, 2008 | Comments Off | Posted in baroque, religious, scrimshaw
Decorative baroque angel’s head and wings, carved wood, probably basswood or peach. It is a typical Baroque scrimshaw from the 18th century. Size: 2,2 x 3,2 x 2 inches, 45 gram, fine condition. The object comes from the famous Dr. Heihs collection and has the inventory number 512.