Antique enameled heart "Joanny" - approx. 20cm

Old heart-shaped enameled sheet metal funeral plaque, bearing the first name Joanny and the date September 20, 1951, with the mention "at the age of 83". Its black inscriptions on a white background combine several typographies, accompanied by the phrases "Here lies" and "Pray for him", as well as a small flame motif at the bottom. A thin black border highlights its contour, punctuated by three mounting holes. Its patina and traces of time give it a unique presence in a collection of memorial objects or a cabinet of curiosities.

✦ Estimated period: 1951
✦ Provenance: French inscriptions
✦ Dimensions: approx. 20 × 20 cm
✦ Material: Enameled sheet metal
✦ Condition: Marked patina, scratches, rust marks and enamel chips; inscriptions are clearly legible.

An old heart-shaped enameled funeral plaque for a collection of funerary art, religious souvenirs and ancient curiosities.