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Antique tin liturgical pilgrim flask from Greece, dated 1895, measuring 12.5 cm high, 10 cm wide and 4 cm deep, weighing 363 g, with Greek inscriptions and a maker or region mark, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
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This is an antique liturgical pilgrim’s bottle or fiaschetta made of tin (pewter) from Greece, dated 1895.
Characteristics of the object
Material: Tin / pewter (antique toy- or utilitarian tin).
Inscriptions: On the left and right sides there are Greek inscriptions such as "ΑΓΙΟΝ ΜΥΡΟΝ" (Sacro Crisma / holy chrism) and the maker’s signature or regional indication "ΓΡΗΓΟΡΙΟΣ" (Gregorius).
Year: The year 1895 is centrally engraved between floral motifs, with a stylized winged cherub or seraph at the bottom.
Function: This type of lens-shaped tin bottles were formerly used for holy oils, holy water, or by pilgrims during travel.
For a good general impression, please see the attached photos.
Shipped by registered mail.
This is an antique liturgical pilgrim’s bottle or fiaschetta made of tin (pewter) from Greece, dated 1895.
Characteristics of the object
Material: Tin / pewter (antique toy- or utilitarian tin).
Inscriptions: On the left and right sides there are Greek inscriptions such as "ΑΓΙΟΝ ΜΥΡΟΝ" (Sacro Crisma / holy chrism) and the maker’s signature or regional indication "ΓΡΗΓΟΡΙΟΣ" (Gregorius).
Year: The year 1895 is centrally engraved between floral motifs, with a stylized winged cherub or seraph at the bottom.
Function: This type of lens-shaped tin bottles were formerly used for holy oils, holy water, or by pilgrims during travel.
For a good general impression, please see the attached photos.
Shipped by registered mail.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
363 g
Country of origin
Greece
Material
Tin
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
12.5 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
4 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
