Antique French Brass and Ebonised Wood Crucifix – Cast Corpus Christi and Sacred Heart Motifs (c.19th Century) antique oriental vase a pretty twisted metal handle

a pretty twisted metal handle to the top

Small Smiths astral ladies English watch face 1

ConditionGood vintage condition with minor water/damp staining to the rear of the scroll (see photos)

The saucers carry a complementary radiating sunburst design framed within a scrolling lilac border and edged with fine gilt

🎁 An elegant keepsake and timeless gift for a special occasion or vintage jewellery collector

Antique French Brass and Ebonised Wood Crucifix – Cast Corpus Christi and Sacred Heart Motifs (c.19th Century) antique oriental vase a pretty twisted metal handleA 19th century French wall crucifix constructed in ebonised wood with a brass outer frame, fitted with a cast brass corpus and devotional emblems. The cross has brass terminals and small fixing pins typical of period French workshop manufacture. The centre is decorated with a pierced Sacred Heart motif, and above the corpus is an applied brass INRI scroll and radiant sunburst. The corpus itself is well modelled with pronounced detailing to the anatomy