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Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible Lot of Vintage Mid-Century Catholic Pocket Shrines and Travel Altars. This cohesive collection features multiple multi-panel pieces, making it an incredible instant collection for vintage religious buyers, dealers, or personal devotional use.Lot Highlights Include:Infant Jesus of Prague 4-Panel Triptych: Features an ivory/cream-colored molded plastic outer case with an elegant floral border. Inside, you'll find the classic devotional quote ("The more you honor Me, the more will I bless you"), a finely detailed gold-tone Infant Jesus statue flanked by adoring angels, a silver-tone metal Pardon Crucifix on vibrant red velvet, and the complete printed text for the traditional "Prayer Before A Crucifix".
Companion Pocket Shrines: The lot includes complementary mid-century pocket devotional pieces designed with the same high-quality injection-molded polystyrene or celluloid-style materials characteristic of the 1950s and 1960s.Condition Report:All items in this lot are in excellent vintage condition. Crucially, the plastic pin hinges on the multi-panel folding cases—which are notoriously fragile and frequently break on these pieces—are fully intact and fold smoothly. The printed text cards remain crisp and readable with minimal aging. The finishes on the inner metal crucifixes and gold-tone statuettes are sharp with excellent color retention. Please review the high-resolution photos for the exact cosmetic details of each item in the lot.
Estate Sale Find. Not sure of exact age.
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