19th-century Italian Ex-Voto Sacred Silver Heart (No. 102) Flowers and green and herbaceous calamus

and green and herbaceous calamus with multiple fragrant facets

Vertical pattern repeat is 118"

cloth-bound

a display piece originally designed for showcasing Women's hats

Astier de Villatte's Régence collection: One of the House’s first creations

19th-century Italian Ex-Voto Sacred Silver Heart (No. 102) Flowers and green and herbaceous calamusCrafted in silver plated tin and marked with the gilded GR monogram for Grazia Ricevuta (Grace Received), This ex voto sacred heart is a part of John Derian's collection of vintage & antique goods. A late 19th century Italian ex voto sacred heart, these hearts were traditionally offered in churches as a tangible expression of gratitude for prayers answered. See the full collection here. Details 3. 5 W x 5" H Silver plated tin Italian sacred reliquary