Wedding arras coin set hinged carriage box with 13 coins Trece monedas de oro

Lidded carriage box with working wheels for 13 gold coins wedding ceremony. See photos for condition. Carriage is looking good but coins have a bit of discoloration, but that could be their patina. Comes in a box with blue satin-y fabric and clear lid but that lid is in fair to poor condition. Overall, I would say good to very good condition all things considered. Thirteen gold coins in a ornate box for the wedding ritual where the Madrina de Arras holds the coins for the bridegroom to give to his bride during the ceremony. A symbol of the groom's trust and support as he symbolically gives her all of his worldly goods into her care and safekeeping and she accepts with dedication and prudence. Carriage is about 4 x 3.75 x 2 inches, coins are about 1.75 inches in diameter. Box it comes in with blue fabric lining is about 5 x 5 x 3 inches. A custom in Rome, Spain, and Mexico among other places. Sometimes the coins are seen to represent Christ and his 12 apostles. However, It is just an object and only has the meaning you give it, so you could totally repurpose the carriage for your daughter's princess dolls. Or, keep on your dresser for your rings. New to Poshmark? Use this code: magicpear when you register and get $10 off your first purchase!