19th Century French Neo-Gothic Carved Oak Hall Bench Cabinet

A magnificent 19th century Gothic Revival hand carved painted parcel gilt bibliothèque (bookcase - buffet - china cabinet). Born in France, circa 1840, most impressive size, two-...

A monumental antique Victorian Gothic Revival carved oak church altar / synagogue lectern / book stand podium. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, having a sloped book-rest to the top...

A unique, one of a kind, French antique oak coffer trunk from the late 19th century, now fashioned as a bench with later upholstery faux cushioned s...

A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors. Additional photos available upon request Dimensions: (approx) 14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total History: A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics. The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape. Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot. A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint. During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum. Condition: Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples. Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare. Worldwide shipping available Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas Additional: We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...

A wonderfully distressed antique early American Pennsylvania painted wooden bench with highly desirable heavily worn rustic patina. Primitive han...

An extremely rare, rustic, hand carved walnut Spanish seven foot long bench with outstanding patina. Crafted during the eighteenth century Colonial period, featuring a shaped back rail with well carved ornamentation, over a gallery of hand-turned spindles, above the single board plank seat, rising on tri-trestle base. The magnificent antique hall or dining table bench is in great shape, solid/sturdy, full of character and Old World charm. Having the highly sought after rustic, worn, and distressed appearance that can only be achieved from centuries of age and use. In Spanish Hacienda...

A very attractive 19th century neo-gothic french hall bench made of oak with hand carved decorations. Beautifully carved with gothic details as pointed arches, columns and linnenfold...

19th Century French Gothic hall bench ~ Caquetoire is a celebration of the style, rendered from beautiful walnut and commanding a stately pres...

Fantastic highly carved Gothic Oak hall bench with full lions and winged dragons on the back panel. Full body mythic lions make up the armrests while the back panel has swirling drag...

19th century Victorian carved oak bench circa 1890. Victorian bench made from earlier elements, named and dated 1775.  Pegged base supports elements from an 18th century coffer, the...

Magnificent and rare Gothic Revival hall bench. Striking Dutch design from the 1900s. Solid oak with original hand-carved decorative elements. Original hand-carved decorative faces a...

French coffer or chest assembled circa 1960 with panels made circa 1850. All All the walls of the trunk as well as the top are in carved oak and the bottom of the trunk is made of ...