Name/Title
Book binding: bridalEntry/Object ID
K_0030Tags
main displayDescription
Handwrought and chased with scroll motifs. Center cartouches are chased with two family crests:
1 - Rampant lions & crowns; Franschetti family from Liverno
2 - Rampant lion & palm; either De Rossi family of Rome and Mantua or Pesaro Family of Mantua and Ferrara
Prayer book inside, of the period on rag paper. Book is held closed with two clasps.
Prayer books with the family crests of both of the families joining in a marriage were traditionally given as gifts to brides.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1700Place
City
VeniceCountry
ItalyContinent
EuropeDimensions
Height
7-1/2 inWidth
5 inDepth
2-1/2 inDimension Notes
7 1/2" high
2 1/1" thick
5" wideMaterial
silver Bible printed on paper
