It isn't very often I find a collection like this but when I saw it I knew we had to have it. Found in Messina Italy these framed and unframed ex voto's date to the late 1700's and early 1800's. They are from a family collection. Each piece is a work of art. I would venture to say that these are in fact silver given their age but I have not opened or removed any of the pieces to verify this. They are sold individually and we have provided a brief description of each piece.
A. 5.25" x 5.25" Wood framed ex voto heart behind original glass. The frame accents are visible on one side. The back is intact and in place with original hanger.
B. - 5" x 4" Oval framed ex voto heart on cranberry paper. The frame is metal. The back is intact behind original glass and in place with original hanger.
C. - 5.25" x 5.25" Wood framed ex voto heart behind original glass on a dark background. Maybe black paper. The back is intact and in place with original hanger.
D. - 5.25' x 5.25" Ex Voto heart stitched to black paper and paperboard. The frame is long gone.
E. - 6.25" x 4.75" Ex Voto legs stitched to a dark paper and paperboard behind original glass. The back is intact and in place with original hanger.
F. - 5.25" x 5.25" Wood gilt framed ex voto heart behind original glass on dark paper which might be black. The back is intact and in place with a ribbon for a hanger.
G. - 5.25" x 5.25" Wood framed ex voto heart behind original glass on a dark background. Maybe black paper. The back is intact and in place with original hanger.
H. - 3.75' x 3.75" Ex Voto heart stitched to reddish pink paper and paperboard. The frame is long gone.
