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Bring a touch of sacred historic beauty to your space with this stunning vintage Gothic Revival mini pocket tabernacle shrine.
Beautifully cast in a heavy, brilliant gold-toned metal, this portable travel altar features an architectural arched cathedral frame topped with a clean cross finial and stepped base detailing. The two front doors showcase an exquisite pierced filigree openwork design that rests closed or swings wide to reveal a vibrant, plush red velvet-lined interior niche. Perfectly proportioned at 5 inches tall, it is a magnificent historical vessel for showcasing a favorite miniature saint statue, holy medal, gemstone crystal, or devotional keepsake.
Architectural Style: Classic Gothic Revival / Cathedral niche design with beautiful geometric structural presence.
Intricate Doors: Dual hinged doors featuring a highly detailed openwork filigree pattern that catches the light beautifully.
Interior Lining: Fitted with its original, clean, deep red velvet background fabric.
Display Ready: Includes pre-cast alignment holes in the lower base and backplate, historically used to anchor a central figure.
Era: 1960s
Measurements
Height: 5 inches
Width: Approx. 3.25 inches (at the widest point of the base)