Lace-making folder Made of stained, single-piece wood, engraved and carved. Rectangular in shape and decorated on both sides with an altar, featuring the initials ‘MAS’ in openwork. On the altar is a radiant monstrance, flanked by two candlesticks. One side features two doves carrying a branch in their beaks, beneath the dove of the Holy Spirit, whilst the other side bears the date ‘1809’. The border is outlined with a simple line. Bears the handwritten inscription in ink: ‘34 aunes ½ à 1600’ Velay, 19th century H. 17.6 cm – W. 8.7 cm Some colour fading and handwritten notes in ink on one side. From the sale of 4 April 2018, lot 68, Ferri Auction House, expert M. Houzé