#112

Early German Bestelmeier Wooden Reliquary Store with Exceptional Contents
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$2,250
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16" x 14" x 8". The wooden store with angled roof and closing front doors is painted its original dark green with black accents; the door open to reveal a similarly-painted interior with fitted display shelves and tables. On the shelves is an extraordinary collection of miniature religious artifacts in pewter,brass,copper and soft metal,including 7 candle holders and 4 floor-standing candelabra,2 rare censoria,pair of sculpted cherubs,4 saint statues,4 water and wine sets,5 cruxifixes,6 rosaries in a drawer and 1 rosary displayed,2 holy water dispensers,5 Eucharist holders,3 holy water fonts,3 chalices,2 communion plates,2 holy medals (in drawer),1 rosary holder,1 prayer book and book folder,2 triple candelabra,and amber glass hanging lantern and a paper mache store keeper. Excellent condition. Germany,probably Bestelmeier,mid-19th century,some contents may be late 19th century.