Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas
Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Cas

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Antique Missal and Prayer Book Gruel and Engelmann Paris, L'Ordinaire de la Messe, Sterling Silver Clasp, 19th Century, Silk Case

19th century
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Condition

Excellent structural condition. Complete and clean interior pages with minimal natural patina. The silver clasps are fully functional. The case shows minor external wear consistent with age.

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Elegant antique prayer book, titled "L'Ordinaire de la Messe selon le Rite Romain", published in Paris by the prestigious firm Gruel & Engelmann in the mid-19th century (circa 1850). This exceptional liturgical piece is presented in its original period case lined with green satin silk, preserving its historical integrity.

The famous Parisian house Gruel & Engelmann was widely recognized throughout the 19th century for the extremely high quality of its artistic bindings and luxury religious publications. This specimen is an outstanding example of fine French craftsmanship, combining religious devotion with decorative arts.

Features and details:
* Period: 19th Century (circa 1850)
* Style / Technique: Luxury binding with decorated covers depicting the sacred iconography of the Virgin and Child.
* Book size: 16 x 9 x 1 cm (6.3 x 3.5 x 0.4 inches)
* Case size: 20 x 12 x 7 cm (7.9 x 4.7 x 2.8 inches)
* Material: Sterling silver closing clasps, period rigid covers, paper pages with gilded edges, and a rigid case with a green satin silk interior.
* Condition: Excellent structural condition. Complete and clean interior pages with minimal natural patina. The silver clasps are fully functional. The case shows minor external wear consistent with age.

An item of remarkable value for bibliophiles, collectors of sacred art, and scholars of 19th-century European bindings.
Legal notice: This product is a vintage collectible item. Due to its age (art. 115 ter. 4 TRLGDCU), the store does not guarantee the preservation of its original performance properties (original scent, texture, durability, safe composition, and others). The product is not intended for direct use/application, is sold "as is", and is exclusively for collection or decorative purposes.

  • Reference
    GE-1850-MISS
  • In stock
    1 Item
  • Condition
    Used
  • MPN
    4525141310

  • Era
    19th century

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