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