{"product_id":"vintage-miniature-religious-book-devotional-reliquary-box-with-removable-christ-bust","title":"Vintage Miniature Religious Book \/ Devotional Reliquary Box with Removable Christ Bust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unusual vintage miniature book-form devotional object, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.9 cm x 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book features a decorative gilt cross on a deep red enamelled cover, gilt-effect page edges and a cast metal body. Opening the hinged cover reveals a removable bust of Christ wearing the Crown of Thorns, resting within the interior compartment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis appears to be a Continental European Catholic devotional piece, possibly dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly to mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It may have been intended as a miniature reliquary, devotional shrine or religious keepsake, although I have been unable to determine its exact origin or purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe piece is unmarked with no visible maker’s marks or hallmarks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and surface marks consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 3.9 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and unusual piece for collectors of religious antiques, Catholic devotional items, ecclesiastical artefacts, miniature books, curiosities and cabinets of curiosities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56571591917908,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1049\/5246\/3700\/files\/IMG_6176.jpg?v=1785086269","url":"https:\/\/drodditiescabinetofcuriosities.co.uk\/products\/vintage-miniature-religious-book-devotional-reliquary-box-with-removable-christ-bust","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}