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<p>[QUOTE="Boland, post: 11433398, member: 20937"][ATTACH=full]543475[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]543474[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]543473[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]543472[/ATTACH] Hi all,these items are not mine and they weren’t for sale (at the time) so this is purely just for intrest sake. They were part of the decor inside a beautiful 17th century converted manor house located in central Portugal. Sorry the photos of the statue is not great (and it was behind glass) At the time owner wasn’t really interested in answering my questions or having a discussion with me regarding some of the beautiful and interesting items in in the house. Probably also</p><p>the language barrier. I did understand however that some items were found left in the house then they bought it</p><p><br /></p><p>So,the beautifully carved crucifix stands about 45- 50cm tall.</p><p>The terracotta statue of St Peter (I think) stands about 25cm. Looks well aged and features well worn.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyway,could both of these items be 18th century? (just my wild guess) What do you think? Or is it impossible to tell without more better detailed photos?</p><p>Thanks for any replies[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Boland, post: 11433398, member: 20937"][ATTACH=full]543475[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]543474[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]543473[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]543472[/ATTACH] Hi all,these items are not mine and they weren’t for sale (at the time) so this is purely just for intrest sake. They were part of the decor inside a beautiful 17th century converted manor house located in central Portugal. Sorry the photos of the statue is not great (and it was behind glass) At the time owner wasn’t really interested in answering my questions or having a discussion with me regarding some of the beautiful and interesting items in in the house. Probably also the language barrier. I did understand however that some items were found left in the house then they bought it So,the beautifully carved crucifix stands about 45- 50cm tall. The terracotta statue of St Peter (I think) stands about 25cm. Looks well aged and features well worn. Anyway,could both of these items be 18th century? (just my wild guess) What do you think? Or is it impossible to tell without more better detailed photos? Thanks for any replies[/QUOTE]
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