A richly detailed antique German Catholic devotional prayer book titled Der große Myrrhengarten des bitteren Leidens, originally written by P. Martin von Cochem.
This late 19th-century example is especially striking, featuring an embossed leather cover with ornate brass framing and decorative studs, centred with a chromolithograph medallion reading Andenken an Maria Zell—a pilgrimage souvenir from the renowned Austrian shrine.
Both devotional and decorative, this piece embodies the craftsmanship and spiritual culture of the Victorian era and makes a beautiful addition to any collection or vignette.
Details
- Circa: 1880
- Origin: Germany / Austria
- Language: German
- Material: Embossed leather, brass, chromolithograph
- Features: Mariazell pilgrimage medallion, decorative metalwork, clasp
Condition
Wear consistent with age. Patina to metal elements and minor wear to leather edges. Interior pages are intact and legible.