The heavy gilding on this voto gives it a rich background. The sacred heart originates from the south of France and dates towards 1890. The heart has a hinge it works ok. On the back is a rusted steel hanging bracket. The front has a royal crown. It measures: 2 1/2″ high and 1/4″ wide 1 deep with hanging eye. It is in very good antique condition: darkening and spotting to patina and minor dings. It is an exquisite, authentic sacred heart voto with a large presence and a luminous patina. The item “Very rare royal crown 19th Century French Gilded Brass Sacred Heart Ex Voto” is in sale since Wednesday, March 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Relics”. The seller is “treasures-from-france” and is located in Normandy France. This item can be shipped worldwide.