Antique XIX century rare Irish Bog Oak tabernacle door frame Saint Peter


Antique Bog Oak carved frame tabernacle door


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Late XIX century, most certainly Ireland 

A rare and very finely carved Bog Oak (fossilized wood) jet black color tabernacle door in frame, made into a key cabinet later in it's life. The back part for the keys is from another wood. 
Depicting Saint Peter holding the Keys of Heaven, heightened and on a stand, set in a frame of intricate floral design, clover and Neo Gothic and Art Nouveau elements, surrounded by a coat of arms with the main heraldic element being four stylized griffons. 
Set in a wonderful frame in Gothic style, incredible floral- and leaves design with flowing branches and interconnecting twigs. 

In good condition, key is present, lock works. On the edges of the door and inside frame there are a few chips but the carving itself is in very good condition. 
 

Dim: 36 x 34 x 4 cm / weight: 1,86 kg 

Material:
Bog Oak (2-7000 years old)
Origin:
Most certainly Ireland
Era:
Ca 1875-1900
Condition:
Good

Length:
34 cm
Height:
36 cm
Depth:
4 cm