Excavated 1750-1800 Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus Cuff Button

Description: This offer is for a 100% Authentic, Excavated 1750-1800 Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus Cuff Button. Excavated in Spain, this colonial cuff Button shows two kneeling figures paying homage to a standing crowned female figure holding an infant, representing the Virgin Mary and the Baby Jesus. The central figure is standing upon a pedestal or pillar embossed with the sign of the cross at the bottom and encircling the design the legend reads "NS DEL PILAR," an abbreviation of the motto "Nuestra Senora del Pilar". This motto translates as "Our Lady of the Pillar". The design represents the legendary appearance of the Virgin Mary to Saint James the Apostle, patron saint of Spain, as he was praying by the banks of the Ebro River in Spain, in ca. A.D. 40. According to this legend, Mary presented James with a statue of herself on a small marble pillar and instructed him to establish a religious shrine on that spot. Beginning in 1681, that small, first shrine dedicated to Holy Mary was enlarged and embellished to become a church and basilica complex. This early cuff button has its full complete shank and also shows its makers initials (CM) and is Guaranteed to be 100% Authentic. Some pictures may appear darker due to lighting. The picture showing the measurement with the ruler shows numbers in MM / CM. Weight is in Grams. If purchasing multiple items, please reach out to us prior to payment so we can insure combined shipping. Thank You for your business. Please leave positive feedback once item is received and you are happy with it. If you have any concerns, please reach out to us first and we will make it right.

Price: 14.99 USD

Location: Frankford, Delaware

End Time: 2024-11-26T15:51:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.45 USD