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C. 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English)
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C. 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English)

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English).

Very rare and unique, this small religious sign is meticulously hand-crafted.

Taken from the Jehovah's Witnesses Hymn, ‘Like a River Glorious’ - Stayed Upon Jehovah (Hearts are Fully Blessed).

'Like a River Glorious' was written by Frances Ridley Havergal on November 3, 1874, in Leamington, Warwickshire, England. It was written during her recovery from typhoid fever and first published in her collection, Loyal Responses, in 1878, though sometimes listed as appearing in collections as early as 1876.

CONDITION:

Excellent condition. No damage.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
26cm (10.24")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Sign to the 1900s.

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Circa 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English).

Very rare and unique, this small religious sign is meticulously hand-crafted.

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Taken from the Jehovah's Witnesses Hymn, ‘Like a River Glorious’ - Stayed Upon Jehovah (Hearts are Fully Blessed).
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fig 1. A rectangular dark oak framed sign with the text STAYED UPON JEHOVAH rendered in iridescent mother of pearl against a dark background.
fig 1. C. 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English)

'Like a River Glorious' was written by Frances Ridley Havergal on November 3, 1874, in Leamington, Warwickshire, England. It was written during her recovery from typhoid fever and first published in her collection, Loyal Responses, in 1878, though sometimes listed as appearing in collections as early as 1876.

CONDITION:

Excellent condition. No damage.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Mother of Pearl Sign to the 1900s.

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Archive I A rectangular dark oak framed sign with the text STAYED UPON JEHOVAH rendered in iridescent mother of pearl against a dark background.

C. 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English)

Archive II A rectangular dark oak framed sign with the text STAYED UPON JEHOVAH rendered in iridescent mother of pearl against a dark background. View II
Archive III A rectangular dark oak framed sign with the text STAYED UPON JEHOVAH rendered in iridescent mother of pearl against a dark background. View III
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A rectangular dark oak framed sign with the text STAYED UPON JEHOVAH rendered in iridescent mother of pearl against a dark background.
C. 1900, Oak Framed, Mother of Pearl, 'Stayed Upon Jehovah' Sign (English)
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A rectangular dark oak framed sign with the text STAYED UPON JEHOVAH rendered in iridescent mother of pearl against a dark background.
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  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Mother of Pearl
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMoulded oak frame, Mother of pearl lettering, Contrast dark background
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 26 cm (10 in)

This Edwardian wall plaque dates from around 1900 and originates from England. The rectangular sign is constructed with a dark brown moulded oak frame housing a dark background behind glass, enclosing letterforms rendered in iridescent mother of pearl spelling out the phrase STAYED UPON JEHOVAH. The timber displays a warm dark grain with multi-tiered stepped wooden mouldings around the central display window. The plaque measures 10 cm high and 26 cm wide. Suitable for interior display today, this piece fits well on narrow wall spaces in a hallway, study, or living room where a compact decorative accent is required. The religious sign brings a traditional text-based focal point to domestic settings, contrasting light mother of pearl inlay against the deep tones of the fabric and timber frame. Hanging hardware can be applied to the reverse for mounting on vertical surfaces in historical or eclectic interiors.

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Religious wall mottos were decorative domestic displays popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created to showcase devotional phrases, scriptures, or hymn titles within the home.

These items were typically constructed using moulded timber frames, such as oak or pine, surrounding a backing panel featuring lettering made from mother of pearl shell, painted glass, or embroidered textiles.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate joinery on the wooden frames, natural shell iridescence with subtle surface variations, and age-related patination to the backing paper or glass.

A framed typography plaque can be integrated into a contemporary gallery wall, positioned in a reading nook, or placed on a bookshelf alongside textured ceramics and framed artwork.

Dust the timber frame lightly with a soft, dry cloth and clean any front glass with a microfiber cloth; avoid harsh chemicals or excessive moisture that could loosen shell inlay or damage the backing.
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