1884 Wood Engraving Carroccio Martinella Bell War Altar Wagon Florence XGSB3 SILENT pictured to the left

pictured to the left

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1884 Wood Engraving Carroccio Martinella Bell War Altar Wagon Florence XGSB3 SILENT pictured to the leftThis is an original 1884 black and white wood engraving of the Florentine Carroccio which was a type of war altar that held the Martinella. The Martinella was a bell that would ring out various military signals. CONDITION This 127+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there are a few small dark spots in the margins of this piece.