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19th Century Brass Alter Crucifix
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19th Century Brass Alter Crucifix

19th century
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A 19th Century altar crucifix in brass. Probably continental. There is a good honest mend to the reverse. It is sturdy and stands well

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Altar Crucifix to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1084238
Dealers Internal Reference
A4190
Description
A 19th Century altar crucifix in brass. Probably continental. There is a good honest mend to the reverse. It is sturdy and stands well

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Altar Crucifix to the 19th Century.

Height
38cm (14.96")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084238
Dealers Internal Ref
A4190
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base.
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Archive I A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base.

19th Century Brass Alter Crucifix

Archive II A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base. View II
Archive III A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base. View V
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base.
19th Century Brass Alter Crucifix
Ref: SA1084238
A 19th-century brass standing altar crucifix featuring a cast figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials, a skull and crossbones motif, and a hexagonal faceted base.
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  • ObjectCrucifix
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsFleur-de-lis finials, Skull and crossbones memento mori, Hexagonal pedestal base, Engraved INRI plaque
  • SizeH 38 cm (15 in) x W 15 cm (6 in)

This nineteenth-century Gothic Revival altar crucifix is cast in brass with a polished gold finish and a visible repair to the reverse. The piece incorporates a central figure of Christ, fleur-de-lis finials on the cross ends, an engraved INRI plaque, and a skull and crossbones memento mori motif above a multi-tiered hexagonal faceted pedestal base. Engraved floral decoration adorns both the vertical shaft and the horizontal arms of the cross, while the heavy base features stepped mouldings and faceted sides. The crucifix measures 38 cm high and 15 cm wide in total. It stands upright on any flat surface, making it suitable for display on a mantelpiece or a desktop within a home setting.

FAQs

A 19th-century altar crucifix is a freestanding cross displaying the figure of Christ, designed for placement upon an altar or devotional surface during religious ceremonies.

These items were predominantly cast in solid brass or bronze, frequently assembled with threaded central rods and decorated with hand-engraved or chased surface detailing.

Maintain the finish by dusting with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners that strip historical patina, and applying microcrystalline wax sparingly to protect against oxidisation.

Place the item on a mantelpiece, sideboard, or within a curated bookcase alongside leather-bound volumes and minimalist ceramics to highlight its sculpted silhouette.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-finished casting seams, internal threaded iron or brass rod construction, natural surface patination in recessed areas, and period-correct iconography like memento mori symbols.
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