French Paroissien Romain “Édition Bijou” Prayer Book in Ivory-Toned Binding with Silver Clasp Antique

French Paroissien Romain “Édition Bijou” Prayer Book in Ivory-Toned Binding with Silver Clasp AntiqueCompact French Catholic prayer book bound in an ivory toned, rigid cover with softly rounded boards and a sculpted shield shaped cartouche applied to the front cover, left intentionally blank for personalization or devotional symbolism. The book retains its original silver toned metal clasp, hinged and decorated with scrolling foliate motifs, designed to protect the text block when carried. The spine is gently rounded and wrapped, consistent with mid

revealing red and white ground layers beneath

which appears original and well-seated

Paper loss to corners

possibly a weding or confirmation gift

Compact 19th-century Catholic devotional book titled Manuel de Dévotion

After Paolo Veronese

Arranged in a diamond parquet pattern

Silvered Glass/Crystal Lidded Jar

Tatler was a periodical founded in 1709 by Richard Steele

raised on four small brass bun feet

an artist with a well-documented presence in early 20th C Belgian painting

intended for decorative tabletop use or display atop furniture