An antique Napoleon III oval, ebonised convex frame with a gilt inner rim and rich red velvet backing containing a mid century gilded metal ex-voto. This ex-voto—often referred to as a Sacred Heart plaque or milagro heart—served as a devotional token, traditionally offered in gratitude for answered prayers. At its centre is the symbolic Heart of Jesus, pierced by a sword and encircled by ornate decorative motifs such as radiant beams, stars, and other milagro-style embellishments. Pieces like this were cherished both as devotional offerings and as protective or luck-bringing objects, while also serving as a striking piece of home decoration.