a small collection of antique silver and objects of vertu
prayer's book
Italy
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this little prayer's book is entitled "Tributi al cielo" (Tributes to heaven). It has a leather cover with a silver plate representing the Madonna with the Child and was printed in Bergamo (Italy) in 1910. The silver plate was made by the famous Italian silversmith Miracoli - Milano. The book is written in Italian and has rich illustrations in "art nouveau" style.
It is 4 x 3 1/2 in. (cm. 10 x 8) and was bought from an Italian dealer at an Antique Fair.