Antique Gothic Revival Reliquary Wall Cabinet Brass Angels Reliquiae Sanctorum

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Antique Gothic Revival Reliquary Wall Cabinet Brass Angels Reliquiae Sanctorum

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Unique and highly collectible antique Gothic wall cabinet with working lock and key. This handcrafted and rare Gothic Revival wall cabinet from the late 1800s or early 1900s is another one of our magnificent recent finds. The uniqueness of the design, the quality of the workmanship, the many Gothic details, the patina and its excellent condition makes this another perfect purchase for collectors of this ancient and highly decorative style. Even more so when you have a special interest in collecting reliquary items, because this cabinet was made purely for that purpose. This is pretty clear to see by the small size of the square cabinet itself, but even more so by the hand sawn brass text at the bottom 'RELIQUIAE SANCTORUM' which means Relics of Saints. The former owner / collector told us that this piece originated from a convent in the southeast of the Netherlands, but he could no longer remember the name. If it was made in the Netherlands or in another European country, is something we don't know. What we do know is that this cabinet is laced with Christian and Gothic decorations, such as the descending bird: And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him. The bird coming down from the sky in the door of this cabinet is doing so between a pair of Gothic church like windows (with tilted quatrefoil symbols in the top). The larger, winged angels on either side of the cabinet as well as the cross in the top center too are all handsawn out of thick brass. Finally, the hand sawn PAX sign stands for/is an abbreviation of the Latin salutations "pax vobis" ("peace to you") or "pax vobiscum" ("peace with you"), which are used in the Catholic Mass, the Lutheran Divine Service, and the Western Orthodox Mass. All these stylized decorations together have made this unique reliquary wall cabinet an absolute joy to behold. The blackened wooden wall plaque is made of a light pine wood and the cabinet and shelve are made of blackened oak. The fabric inside the cabinet is a 'velour the Utrecht' (possibly the original one). The striking little door with the strong brass hinges also comes with a perfect working lock and the original key. Through a hole in the front (just above the cross) this unique and meaningful cabinet can easily and safely be mounted to your wall in no time at all. Mind you, our fair price for this one of a kind antique even includes perfect packing (in a custom made box) and also worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. Maximum height x width x depth: 16.5 x 15.7 x 3 inches. Inside height x width x depth: 7.1 x 6.5 x 1.85 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).

Dimensions:
Height: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Width: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
Style:
Gothic Revival (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Metal,Oak,Paint,Pine,Velvet,Wood,Blackened,Cast,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Patinated
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1890-1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please also read our item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiGQ87372323278usfree1stDibs: LU2341339854162

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