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historical Christ cross made of silver, around 1850, hallmarked Naples Italy

$770
£585.36
€683.31
CA$1,081.13
A$1,226.57
CHF 642.27
MX$15,132.57
NOK 7,964.06
SEK 7,620.07
DKK 5,096.87
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Exceptional silver cross with a figure of Christ, made in Naples, Italy, around 1850. The cross shape is typically Catholic, crafted like a piece of wood, masterfully hollowed out. The very classical structure features the INRI scroll, with the figure of Christ, a three-nail type, attached below. The lower part is a skull with bones. All parts of the cross are made of silver and hallmarked, even the eyelet at the top for hanging the cross. The cross is hallmarked with GA, a cross, the letter N, and 8. This hallmark was used in Naples from 1839 onwards, fineness of the silver is 834. Naples in southern Italy was a center for religious silver art at that time. Measurements approx.: height 11,61 in - 29,5 cm, width 6,30 in - 16 cm, depth 1,38 in - 3,5 cm Decorate your wall with a historic silver object, the outstanding work of a master goldsmith.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16.01 cm)Depth: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)
  • Style:
    Biedermeier (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Wien, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8437245552412

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