18th century Continental portable shrine
18th century Continental portable shrine, in walnut and mixed metals, of folding form, inset with glazed reserves painted with saints, inscribed in pen to the reverse - 'Relic from a convent in Padua, sold by some cloistered nuns, Nov 1859, St Francis in the centre', 20cm highCondition Report Small veneer losses and general wear commensurate with age, no severe damage
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18th century Continental portable shrine, in walnut and mixed metals, of folding form, inset with glazed reserves painted with saints, inscribed in pen to the reverse - 'Relic from a convent in Padua, sold by some cloistered nuns, Nov 1859, St Francis in the centre', 20cm highCondition Report Small veneer losses and general wear commensurate with age, no severe damage
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