Hidden Gems Of Furniture, Lighting & Collectables Online Auction
Lot 250:
A Neo-Gothic Style Hardwood Display Case or Reliquary
Description
A single antique or vintage display cabinet constructed in the Neo-Gothic architectural style. The case features a pitched roofline and is supported by turned columnar elements flanking the main viewing area. It is made from dark-stained hardwood, likely oak, with a large glass front panel. The frame includes decorative wood molding and a rope-twist border detail along the base. The interior base and back wall are lined with a light-colored textile or material. Small hooks are visible across the upper interior wall, suggesting its original use for displaying suspended religious objects. A small brass plaque is affixed to the lower front frame, engraved with the Latin inscription BEATA MARIA VIRGO CARMELI (Blessed Mary Virgin of Carmel), indicating a dedication to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
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