Antique Processional Cross - Bronze Brass Large Altar Crucifix Tall Church Shaft
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable authentic antique Christian church processional cross, dating to the early 20th century, 7-foot tall, two-piece, the large impressive crucifix designed to also be used a...
Brass, Bronze
Large Mid-Century Era Brass Plated Christian Church Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The cross is composed of a brass plated steel with a stepped base.
Brass
Large Mid-Century Era Brass Church Cross or Crucifix with Stepped Base
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large brass and brass plated church cross was made by Sudbury, presumably of the United States, in approximately 1970 in a Mid-Century Modern style.
Brass
Antique Brass Church Processional Cross
Located in Forney, TX
An authentic antique brass church processional cross - altar crucifix with beautiful, elegantly aged patina.
Brass
Sold
H 9.85 in W 9.65 in D 3.15 in
Beautiful, Large, Very Old Brass Cross from a Church as Table Decoration
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, very old brass cross from a church as a table decoration.
Brass
Sold
H 32 in W 19 in D 4 in
Antique Dutch Church Altar Crucifix with Bronze Corpus of Christ on Brass Cross
Located in Lisse, NL
The outside of this cross, by the way, is extra rare because the brass is carefully and very skillfully bent over and screwed onto a solid oak cross underneath.
Brass, Bronze
$61,298Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
By Francois-Jacques Boeri
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...
Leather
$2,534
H 24 in W 11.3 in D 6.1 in
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging. This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will loo...
Brass
$2,400 / set
H 13.25 in W 6.375 in D 2.5 in
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of silvered wooden reliquaries are from France, circa 1750. The backs are still preserved by wax seals, indicating that the relics were never removed. Each reliquary has...
Silver
Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, depicting Saint Anne teaching the Virgin sculpt...
Bone, Giltwood
Grand Carved Wooden Niche – Italian Baroque, 18th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
A magnificent example of 18th-century Italian Baroque craftsmanship, this grand polychrome and gilded wooden niche embodies the opulence and theatricality of the period. At its cente...
Wood
Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"
Bronze
$19,950
H 45 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...
Enamel
18th Century Portuguese Altar
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fantastic oratory or tabletop altar from 18th century Portugal, made of carved, painted, and gilded wood taking the form of a small cabinet (where religious statuary would be displ...
Gold
$12,700
H 19.3 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...
Marble
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Large 19th Century Processional Sunburst with Crown
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredible processional sunburst/cross, wooden rays emanate from the central image of the Virgin Mary set behind glass, topped with a metal crown and cross. The sunburst is set wi...
Metal
18th Century Catholic Altar Front
Located in Brecht, BE
A rare find this 18th century Spanish altar front, original gilt on chestnut, hand painted, highly decorative wall art, different, genuine, love the colors. works in a Classic or ...
Chestnut
19th Century French Silver and Bronze Monstrance
Located in Victoria, BC
This striking 19th-century French monstrance is an wonderful example of ecclesiastical metalwork, featuring a solid silver upper half—fully hallmarked and acid-tested—and a silvered ...
Silver, Bronze
$8,500
H 23.5 in W 6.5 in D 19 in
18th Century Italian Gilded Tabernacle with a Hand-Carved Chalice Fragment
By Interi
Located in Columbia, SC
18th century Italian gilded and hand-carved tabernacle adorned with an 18th century Italian gilt chalice and Sabina Faye Braxton gaufrage fabric. This tabernacle once belonged in a h...
Gold Leaf
17th-Century Italian Processional Cross in Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
This magnificent 17th-century Italian processional cross is crafted from bronze, showcasing the religious and artistic heritage of the period. The cross features intricate detailing,...
Bronze
19th Century Spanish Silver-Plated Hand-Crafted Crucifix Decor
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Spanish Silver-Plated Crucifix, 19th Century Provenance: Casa Santapola, S.L., Ronda (Málaga), November 2018. Description: Each crossbar with floral band terminating in f...
Silver Plate
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