Church model
Category
Models
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany , Mother of Pearl ,Glass ,Felt and Brass.
Measurements
370 x 630 x 540 mm
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Wallington, Northumberland
NT 582749
Summary
A wood model of the church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem with mother of pearl inlay, in mahogany and glazed case. The church stood from 1145 until 1808. Perhaps it is more correctly called the Church of the Resurrection, this model is one of many made by craftsmen in Bethlehem under Franciscan supervision, or by the Franciscans themselves. At least four examples have survived in England. The church is shown as it was between 1554 and 1719 and each part can be removed giving access to the interior.
Provenance
Gift from Sir Charles Philips Trevelyan 3rd Bt
Marks and inscriptions
On top surfaces of buildings: Four latin words made from pearl ORIENS, EPTENTRIO < MERIDIES & OCCIDEN Inside case : Bone with printed info on reads - f>sage & Co Ltd , London.