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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
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A RARE SURVIVOR BEING MADE FROM FRUITWOOD, IT HAS A WONDERFUL COLOUR AND PATINATION. CARVED ON THREE SIDES WITH GOTHIC BLACK LETTER SCRIPT, THE FRONT CARVED WITH THE WORD PLMIA MEANING PSALM, THE LEFT SIDE READS ORA MEANING PRAY, THE SCRIPT ON THE RIGHT SIDE APPEARS TO READ AILR THE MEANING OF WHICH IS UNCLEAR.
IT HAS ORIGINAL IRON HINGES AND CARRYING HANDLE TO THE TOP. ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO CARRY THE BOOK OF PSALMS OR PSALTER.
A VERY RARE AND BEAUTIFUL CASKET.
Dimensions
Height: 10.2 cms, Width: 22.9 cms, Depth: 15.2 cmsOpen any time by prior appointment. Please telephone first.
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
