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Porcelain Trinket Box Notre Dame Cathedral Paris France Souvenir Collectible

$ 7.91

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Condition: Used
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    This impressive miniature trinket box of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will appeal to collectors of cathedrals, basilicas, etc. Made of porcelain ceramic, the body of the church is white with gold ornamentation. The roof and steeple are black. The top of the entire structure is hinged with a gold metal band, opening to reveal the storage area. The hinge on the back is sturdy, and the clasp on the front is a butterfly design. The structure has no wording or marking of any kind. It is in pristine, like-new condition with no chips, scratches or repairs of any kind. This would make a perfect souvenir for anyone who has visited Paris or seen this historic cathedral. The base me
    asures1.25 by 2.75 inches and the church is 2.25 inches high.
    Notre-Dame de Paris, referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in Paris. The cathedral was consecrated to the Virgin Mary and considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Its pioneering use of the rib vault and flying buttress, its enormous and colorful rose windows, as well as the naturalism and abundance of its sculptural decoration set it apart from the earlier Romanesque style. Major components that make Notre Dame stand out include its large historic organ and its immense church bells.
    O
    n April 15, 2019 the cathedral caught fire, destroying the spire and the "forest" of oak roof beams supporting the lead roof.
    Since then, a massive restoration project has been underway.
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