19th C. Carved Marble Folk Art Miniature Book with Red Painted Florishes antique quilt pieces 1970s or maybe very early

1970s or maybe very early 1980s

sight: 5 11/16" x 4"

"Theologia Universa

taken expansively

Good uncleaned condition

19th C. Carved Marble Folk Art Miniature Book with Red Painted Florishes antique quilt pieces 1970s or maybe very earlyA beauty of an antique carved marble book, I think my favorite of these I've found (this one in PA), with the red painted flourished on front reminding me of painted lips about to deliver a kiss! Bright white marble, in wonderful condition, with detailing around the perimeter of front and back and across the spine. 3 3 4" x 2 1 2" x 3 4". Excellent antique condition, 19th c., with some loss to the red paint decorating the spine but the painted