{"product_id":"antique-french-flaming-sacred-heart-ex-voto-locket-gilt-engraved-marian-monogram","title":"Antique French Flaming Sacred Heart Ex Voto Locket, Gilt, Engraved Marian Monogram","description":"\u003cp\u003eA French ex voto: a hinged gilt heart crowned with flames, engraved on the front with the interlaced A and M of the Marian monogram, Ave Maria, among sprays of flowers and bursts of light, and edged in twisted rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEx votos like this were offered in French churches in thanks or in hope, and the heart opens so a prayer or a note could be folded inside. This one opens and closes well, and has a ring on the back of the flames so it can be hung or worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt metal; the base metal shows through the gilding at the edges of the flames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition, with wear to the gilding at the high points and edges, in keeping with its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 in long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft dry cloth; do not polish, which takes off gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of one. Sold as found.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo returns - as is.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mille Trouvailles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44596980121687,"sku":"MT-TR-444","price":588.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0034\/8692\/files\/IMG_1312.jpg?v=1793776067","url":"https:\/\/shopmille.com\/products\/antique-french-flaming-sacred-heart-ex-voto-locket-gilt-engraved-marian-monogram","provider":"MILLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}