Antique Engraved Brass Shoe Silhouette Mantel Ornament religious ground plans

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which together with all of her jewelry and flourishes makes her feel pretty fancy

The exterior features both red

which is about how old I'd guess this one is

molding and picture frames

Antique Engraved Brass Shoe Silhouette Mantel Ornament religious ground plansFrom what I understand, brass shoe and boot silhouettes of this ilk were a Victorian era thing in Great Britain, often given as wedding gifts to be placed on the mantle and meant to bring good luck. This one, with a terrific untouched patina to the brass, struck me as an especially lovely one, and features a moveable piece at front, perhaps to be raised when good luck was especially needed??!! With pin prick engraving along the top edge and toe, and a