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Folk Art Calvary in a Bottle South Germany/ Austrian.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
for sale €790     $857
£675
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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Folk Art Calvary in a Bottle South Germany/ Austrian.

19th century
Description

Folk Art Calvary In A Bottle South Germany/ Austrian.

Exceptional decorated quality Calvary in a bottle, decorated with five figures, carved in wood with metal and original paintwork.

In very good untouched condition, the bottle is not chipped or cracked.

We have never seen such a high quality and very complete Calvary in a bottle.

19th century

33cm high 12cm wide 7.5cm deep

Price; £ 675,--

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Folk Art Calvary Bottle to the 19th Century.

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SA1149099
Description
Folk Art Calvary In A Bottle South Germany/ Austrian.
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Exceptional decorated quality Calvary in a bottle, decorated with five figures, carved in wood with metal and original paintwork.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

In very good untouched condition, the bottle is not chipped or cracked.

We have never seen such a high quality and very complete Calvary in a bottle.

19th century

33cm high 12cm wide 7.5cm deep

Price; £ 675,--

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Folk Art Calvary Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1149099
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland Profile Page

Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments.
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Archive I An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments.

Folk Art Calvary In A Bottle South Germany/ Austrian.

Archive II An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View II
Archive III An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View III
Archive IV An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View IV
Archive V An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View V
Archive VI An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View VI
Archive VII An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View VII
Archive VIII An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View VIII
Archive IX An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View IX
Archive X An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments. View X
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
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United Kingdom
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments.
Folk Art Calvary In A Bottle South Germany/ Austrian.
Ref: SA1149099
An antique clear glass bottle housing an intricate hand-carved polychrome wooden scene depicting the Crucifixion flanked by figures and religious instruments.
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FAQs

A Passion bottle, also known as a patience bottle, is a form of European devotional folk art containing a miniature carved scene of the Crucifixion and instruments of the Passion assembled inside a glass container.

Artisans and woodcarvers in Central Europe carved tiny wooden components individually and systematically inserted them through the narrow glass neck using long-handled pliers, wire, and specialized tools.

Authentic period examples feature hand-blown glass with natural inclusions or air bubbles, hand-carved polychrome timber figures, and age-consistent surface patination or interior settling.

These detailed glass bottle dioramas are typically placed on library shelving, within curio cabinets, or on dark timber sideboards as historical focal points.

The exterior glass surface should be wiped gently with a soft microfibre cloth, keeping the bottle out of direct sunlight and maintaining a dry environment to safeguard the interior wood and paint finishes.
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