{"title":"Religious","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antique-19c-french-religious-folder","title":"Antique 19c French religious folder","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely beautiful piece of French antique embroidery and beadwork textile in a unique folder style item, with reversible side colors. Display with the red background or cream. Use it as a piece of art or to hold your special documents \u0026amp; memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn as is condition with age related wear but overall a stunning example of French textile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring your space to life with this unique addition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah's Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42672710156348,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/E4DABA59-0050-4C5E-8800-315D872B040E.jpg?v=1742872190"},{"product_id":"l-imitation-de-jesus-christ-elegant-19th-century-french-devotional-in-gilt-tooled-black-leather-1818","title":"L’IMITATION DE JÉSUS-CHRIST\n\nElegant 19th Century French Devotional in Gilt-Tooled Black Leather 1818","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eL’IMITATION DE JÉSUS-CHRIST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eElegant 19th Century French Devotional in Gilt-Tooled Black Leather 1818 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThis exquisite French edition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eL’Imitation de Jésus-Christ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e is presented in a richly gilt-tooled full black leather binding, decorated with intricate arabesques and fleurons on both the spine and covers. The boards are framed with embossed borders and a central cruciform motif, offering both reverence and visual sophistication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe interior features striking marbled endpapers with a Greek key border, complementing the engraved frontispiece depicting Christ bearing the cross. Text throughout is clean and legible, though some expected foxing is present—especially on the preliminary leaves—adding to the authentic patina of its age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFrench\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eFull black leather with gilt embellishments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eInterior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eEngraved frontispiece; marbled endpapers; scattered foxing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eStructurally sound with some wear to covers and corners consistent with age; minor rubbing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e p\u003c\/span\u003eiblished in 1818 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA meaningful devotional object and a beautifully bound volume, perfect for collectors of fine religious antiquarian books or those drawn to spiritual classics with exceptional presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42945993801788,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/7BF9B29F-DD10-4BD7-BBF3-89CCCE2A9D80.jpg?v=1750105092"},{"product_id":"beautes-du-christianisme","title":"Beautés du Christianisme","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautés du Christianisme\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOu Recueil de Belles Actions inspirées par cette Religion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePar A. Caillot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChez Odier, Libraire Éditeur, Quai des Augustins No. 15, Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[ca. 1835–1845]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work, whose title translates to Beauties of Christianity, or A Collection of Noble Deeds Inspired by Religion, was compiled by A. Caillot, a prolific 19th-century French author known for moral and educational works. True to its title, the book presents exemplary stories of Christian virtue—often through dramatic scenes of sacrifice, piety, forgiveness, and charity—intended for both young and general readers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe volume includes a series of hand-colored lithographs, each facing key sections of the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese plates, vivid and emotive, are labeled with both scene numbers and captions reflecting the moral lesson or biblical virtue being enacted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe coloring appears to be hand-applied over lithographic outlines, a common practice in the 1830s–40s French publishing industry, particularly for children’s and religious books.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe somewhat soft, uneven application of color (especially in flesh tones and garments) and pooling around darker areas strongly supports the hand-colored attribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe marbled endpapers feature a printed label for Denaix, Libraire, located at 14 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris—a bookseller active in the first half of the 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA stunning calligraphic prize inscription from the Paroisse de la Madeleine (Church of La Madeleine, Paris), dated 23 May 1841, indicates this was awarded as the “Prize for Historical Catechism” to Joseph Fourtier, signed by the parish priest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis adds both provenance and rich cultural context: the book was not only read but honored and preserved as a religious prize in one of Paris’s most prominent churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks like this played a central role in 19th-century French religious education, especially in parish schools and catechism classes. Through a blend of edifying narrative and vivid visual reinforcement, Beautés du Christianisme helped shape the ethical and emotional imagination of young Catholics during the Restoration and July Monarchy periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese works were also part of a broader publishing movement to moralize through print, making Christianity accessible through storytelling, not just doctrine—a hallmark of Caillot’s broader oeuvre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⸻\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGenre: Devotional \/ Moral Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIllustration: Hand-colored lithographs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse: Catechism prize book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCultural value: Reflects the intersection of art, pedagogy, and Catholic identity in early 19th-century France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fine, visually striking artifact of post-Napoleonic Catholic revivalism and moral instruction, personalized by its 1841 prize inscription and enhanced by its color plates—an evocative piece for any collector of French devotional works or hand-colored illustration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43507684376636,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/FB18538A-3D99-4A3D-8579-F3EFB92F9CD7.jpg?v=1757964246"},{"product_id":"missal","title":"Lettres de Saint François de Sales\n\nParis, Techener — Deluxe Canapé-Belz Binding, c. 1850s–1870s","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLettres de Saint François de Sales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParis, Techener — Deluxe Canapé-Belz Binding, c. 1850s–1870s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautifully bound Parisian volume presents the spiritual letters of Saint Francis de Sales (1567–1622), one of the most beloved figures of early modern Christian thought. Written “à des gens du monde” — to men and women living secular lives rather than pursuing religious vows — these letters offer gentle, deeply practical guidance on cultivating devotion, patience, humility, and moral clarity amid the demands of everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 19th-century edition includes an introduction by Silvestre de Sacy, member of the Académie Française, who frames Francis de Sales’s teachings for a modern readership while honoring their original warmth and wisdom. Published in Paris by J. 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The craftsmanship is exceptional:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull brown morocco leather with a fine, even grain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised bands and gilt-lettered spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarbled endpapers framed with gilt dentelle borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hidden marbled fore-edge painting revealed only when the pages are fanned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal woven page marker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA period gift inscription dated 26 April 1888, adding a note of provenance and personal history\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a book that feels as elegant in the hand as it looks on the shelf — understated, refined, and undeniably special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLettres de Saint François de Sales adressées à des gens du monde\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditor: Silvestre de Sacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: J. 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The artist draws directly from the celebrated Baroque master Carlo Dolci, whose tender and contemplative religious portraits were deeply admired throughout Europe. Works after Dolci were especially prized in the 19th century for their serenity, emotional depth, and luminous treatment of the human form—qualities that are all strongly present here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRendered with exceptional softness in the flesh tones and a skillful control of light and shadow, the piece displays the hallmarks of an accomplished academic painter. The deep green drapery, the gentle modeling of the face, and the refined treatment of the hands give the composition a moving spiritual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe canvas is housed in its original giltwood frame, decorated with raised foliate ornament and retaining its historical charm. 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Displays wonderfully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43677618044988,"sku":null,"price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_6340.jpg?v=1763407809"},{"product_id":"tabernacle","title":"Italian Walnut Table Tabernacle or Reliquary Cabinet, Likely Northern Italy, Circa 17th–18th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian Walnut Table Tabernacle or Reliquary Cabinet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLikely Northern Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca 17th–18th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deeply evocative small devotional cabinet, hand crafted in solid walnut and fitted with hand forged iron and brass hardware. This form is consistent with table tabernacles or reliquary cupboards used in private chapels or domestic devotional settings across Italy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe architectural shape, with its domed top and plinth base, echoes church tabernacles on a miniature scale. The door is framed in brass with a working lock and key, opening to a simple interior cavity once intended to house sacred objects, relics, or Eucharistic elements depending on its original use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wood shows extensive age and character, with visible tool marks, worming, and surface wear that strongly support early construction. The hardware appears largely period or very early, including hand cut hinges and a shaped key escutcheon typical of 17th to early 18th century work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePieces like this were not decorative in origin. They were functional objects tied to daily devotion, often placed on a home altar or within a private prayer space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Italian attribution is most likely based on form, materials, and construction, similar examples were also produced in parts of Spain and Southern France. The craftsmanship and hardware lean strongly Southern European.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with significant age wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface wear, worming, and patina throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior untouched and original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLock and key present and functioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the kind of piece that carries presence. Not polished. Not refined. But deeply authentic and full of quiet history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198834307132,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_8342.jpg?v=1776208393"},{"product_id":"relic","title":"Roman Catholic Multi Saint Reliquary Devotional Panel, Rome, Italy Circa 1850–1880","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoman Catholic Multi Saint Reliquary Devotional Panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRome, Italy | Circa 1850–1880\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA remarkable mid 19th century Roman Catholic devotional reliquary panel centered around a Marian medallion inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, surrounded by intricate gilt paper filigree scrollwork, pearl accents, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eeight labeled saint relic compartments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e. Pieces like this were traditionally assembled by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003econvent artisans in Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e and sold to pilgrims visiting the Vatican as sacred keepsakes of their journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe reliquary includes eight saints, each associated with a specific devotion or protection in Catholic tradition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Barbara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – invoked for protection from sudden death and danger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Foy (St. Faith)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – an early martyr and important \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emedieval pilgrimage saint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e connected to the famous pilgrimage routes of France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Agnes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – one of the most beloved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRoman virgin martyrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e of the early Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Marcellus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – early \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePope of Rome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, venerated for guiding the Church during persecution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Maurice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – commander of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTheban Legion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, honored as a soldier martyr and protector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Nicholas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – beloved bishop of Myra and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003epatron saint of travelers and sailors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Martin of Tours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – celebrated for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003echarity and compassion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, famous for sharing his cloak with a beggar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSt. Ursula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – early Christian martyr associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eprotection of young women and pilgrims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReliquary panels like this combined multiple saints so the object could serve as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ebroad devotional protector\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, bringing together saints revered across Europe. The delicate rolled paper filigree, metallic ornamentation, and pearl details create an intricate example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etraditional Roman pilgrimage reliquary craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, all carefully assembled by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePieces like this are incredibly special survivals of 19th century devotional art, reflecting both the spiritual life of pilgrims visiting Rome and the extraordinary craftsmanship of convent artisans who created them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44198876610620,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_7044.jpg?v=1776209112"},{"product_id":"set-3","title":"Set of Three French Parish Offertory Boxes, Dated 1852 St Philomène • St Anne • St Augustin France Original painted pine with gilt decoration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet of Three French Parish Offertory Boxes, Dated 1852\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt Philomène • St Anne • St Augustin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal painted pine with gilt decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary and deeply moving set of three French parish offertory boxes, all dated 1852, each dedicated to a specific saint and inscribed with the name of its original donor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainted in a rich church teal with parcel gilt panels, stenciled lettering, and molded decorative appliqués, these boxes were once part of a Catholic church interior, used at individual side altars where parishioners would leave offerings tied to personal prayers and intentions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach box carries its own identity and history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt Philomène — 1852\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Given by Elizabeth Thibaut, widow Soucases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt Anne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — Given by Paul Massotte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSt Augustin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese inscriptions are not decorative. They are real people, real donors, permanently tied to these objects and the church they once lived in. This is true provenance, preserved directly on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally, a parishioner would approach the altar of a specific saint, kneel, light a candle, and leave a coin within the box while making a private prayer. These pieces were part of that ritual. They were touched, used, and present during moments of hope, grief, gratitude, and faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this set so exceptional is its survival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost offertory boxes were lost, discarded, or separated over time, particularly after church reforms in the 20th century. To find one is special. To find three from the same church, with matching paint, inscriptions, and date, still together, is extraordinarily rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach box is fully independent, allowing them to be displayed stacked as shown or styled individually as risers, pedestals, or sculptural objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal paint and gilding with age appropriate wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurface wear, loss, and patina consistent with 19th century use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStructurally sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll inscriptions legible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnrestored and full of character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are not simply decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are physical touchpoints of human devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey held offerings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey held prayers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey held moments that mattered to someone, nearly 175 years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd somehow, they are still together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44209199415356,"sku":null,"price":3249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/4827\/2700\/files\/IMG_7559.jpg?v=1776566298"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sarahandelijahantiques.com\/collections\/religious.oembed","provider":"Sarah \u0026 Elijah Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}