This rare and beautiful manuscript leaf is an authentic mid-12th-century psalter fragment, written in Latin on vellum in a transitional hand between Caroline minuscule and early Gothic textualis. Likely produced in Italy, the leaf features three red rubricated initials and clean, well-formed script, originally intended for use in monastic liturgy or private devotion. Recovered from [Continue]
Antique Hand Painted Religious MADONNA & Child, Ornate Filigree Frame, Italy. ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS MADONNA ICON. Gorgeous antique religious hand painted image of the Madonna and child in original frame measuring about 5-3/4″ tall 3-5/8″ wide and 5/8 deep. Featuring an ornate, wood backed frame layered with brass beading, a beautiful pierced filigree border and ivory [Continue]
The Fantonini Depose Italy Nativity Set with Drummer Boy is a small plastic Nativity set made in Italy in 1983 (some pieces from 1989 & 1991). The beige-colored set features artist-designed pieces from the Fontanini franchise, with a religious theme perfect for Christmas celebrations. This vintage collection includes 17 figures. Made by Fontanini, this set [Continue]
This antique wooden wall brass spittoon is a unique addition to any collection. The brown color and Italian marked “Made in Italy” are just a few aspects that make it a desirable item. Measuring 28 inches in height and 15 inches in width, it is perfect for use as a plant or garden feature. The [Continue]
This very rare antique religious item is a very large almost 3 feet 31 Catholic priest/nun’s holy prayer beads rosary from ITALY. It is handmade and features an approx 4 Christian cross. It is marked Italy and says CURSILLOS DE CHRISTIANDAD on the back. Beautiful detail work on Mary and Jesus. It is very old [Continue]
Antique Hand Painted Religious MADONNA & Child, Ornate Filigree Frame, Italy. ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS MADONNA ICON. Gorgeous antique religious hand painted image of the Madonna and child in original frame measuring about 5-3/4″ tall 3-5/8″ wide and 5/8 deep. Featuring an ornate, wood backed frame layered with brass beading, a beautiful pierced filigree border and ivory [Continue]
GORGEOUS and LARGE Vintage ITALIAN Florentine Gold and light blue wood print/plaque or Triptych. It features gorgeous prints of Mary and Jesus with angels. It measures roughly 15 tall. There are minor scratches, color variations, minor chips in the wood and paint loss commensurate with age. Please see all pictures for more specifics. Other items [Continue]
Vintage Carved Wood Madonna With Child G. Label on the bottom reads, G. Serraglini Oggetti D’arte Firenze.
GORGEOUS and LARGE Vintage ITALIAN Florentine Gold and light blue wood print/plaque or Triptych. It features gorgeous prints of Mary and Jesus with angels. It measures roughly 15 tall. There are minor scratches, color variations, minor chips in the wood and paint loss commensurate with age. Please see all pictures for more specifics. Other items [Continue]