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Spanish Church Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Nun Detail, 18th Century

$4,016.94
£3,010.94
€3,400
CA$5,518.59
A$6,160.99
CHF 3,228.27
MX$75,416.54
NOK 40,999
SEK 38,656.85
DKK 25,882.04

About the Item

Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM BOX, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in terracotta hues. A nun carved ornamentation decorates the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: 45 cm H x 26 cm W x 21 cm D Poor box // Alms box // Offertory box // Mite box.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 10.24 in (26 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
  • Style:
    Medieval (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Wear consistent with age and use. Original colors, original patina. In great condition considering its age.
  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1096243636722

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