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Condition:
Very good vintage condition with age-related wear throughout. Music box mechanism has been tested and is working. Mirrored front opens to reveal the Our Lady of Fatima figure surrounded by blue ruched satin. Drawer opens properly. There is surface wear, patina, scratches and discoloration consistent with age, including wear along portions of the mirror. Please review all photos closely as they are part of the condition description.Description:Beautiful and unusual vintage Our Lady of Fatima devotional shrine with working mechanical music box and jewelry/storage drawer.BONUS FEATURE: The Our Lady of Fatima figure glows brightly in the dark after exposure to light. See photos.This ornate piece features a crowned Virgin Mary figure displayed inside an arched wooden shrine lined with gathered blue satin. The front is covered by an elaborate hinged mirrored door decorated with etched floral designs and ornate silver-tone embellishments.The lower wooden base features striking brown marbled faux-tortoiseshell/celluloid-style decorative panels with pearlescent trim. A pull-out drawer underneath is lined in bright blue fabric and can be used for jewelry, rosaries, medals or other small devotional items.The mirrored front opens completely, allowing the shrine and figure to be displayed either open or closed.Features:* Our Lady of Fatima / Virgin Mary figure
* Working wind-up mechanical music box
* Original-style T-shaped winding key underneath
* Hinged mirrored shrine door
* Etched floral decoration on mirror
* Ornate silver-tone applied scrollwork
* Blue ruched satin shrine interior
* Pull-out blue-lined jewelry/storage drawer
* Wood construction
* Decorative marbled brown and pearlescent trim
* Approximately 11½–12” tall
* Approximately 7” wide
* Unmarked / maker unknownA wonderful piece for a collector of vintage Catholic religious items, Marian devotionals, Our Lady of Fatima memorabilia, antique-style music boxes or unusual religious décor.Please note: This is a genuine vintage item and shows appropriate wear from age and previous use. No attempt has been made to heavily polish or restore the piece in order to preserve its vintage character.Carefully packaged for shipping.
