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A Gilded and Engraved Copper Pyx of Unusual Shape Franco/spanish 1450-1500
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for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Gilded and Engraved Copper Pyx of Unusual Shape Franco/spanish 1450-1500

16th century
Description

A Gilded and Engraved Copper Pyx Of Unusual shape Franco/Spanish 1450-1500

Engraved with the text: Hic Est Panis Vibus Qui Dece.

Decorated with Castle capitals and stylish fish bladders.

All over in good condition with nice original patination.

17cm high 12.5cm diameter base.

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Gothic Gilt Copper Pyx to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09134665
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques Date16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 475-580 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 16TH CENTURY:
Hand-hammered copper with dishing marks inside: wrought before mechanical pressing.
Hand-engraved late Gothic lettering on the drum: letterforms of the late medieval church.
Gilding rubbed thin over exposed copper on high spots: centuries of devotional use.
Finial cross fixed through the hand-fluted lid: early two-piece vessel assembly.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
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SA1162095
Description
A Gilded and Engraved Copper Pyx Of Unusual shape Franco/Spanish 1450-1500

Engraved with the text: Hic Est Panis Vibus Qui Dece.

Decorated with Castle capitals and stylish fish bladders.

All over in good condition with nice original patination.

17cm high 12.5cm diameter base.

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Gothic Gilt Copper Pyx to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09134665
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques dating16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 475-580 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 16th Century:
Hand-hammered copper with dishing marks inside: wrought before mechanical pressing.
Hand-engraved late Gothic lettering on the drum: letterforms of the late medieval church.
Gilding rubbed thin over exposed copper on high spots: centuries of devotional use.
Finial cross fixed through the hand-fluted lid: early two-piece vessel assembly.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
12.5cm (4.92")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1162095
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A late 15th-century cylindrical gilded copper pyx with an engraved Latin inscription around the body, topped with a conical fluted lid and a cross finial.
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Archive I A late 15th-century cylindrical gilded copper pyx with an engraved Latin inscription around the body, topped with a conical fluted lid and a cross finial.

A Gilded and Engraved Copper Pyx of Unusual Shape Franco/spanish 1450-1500

Archive II A late 15th-century cylindrical gilded copper pyx with an engraved Latin inscription around the body, topped with a conical fluted lid and a cross finial. View II
Archive III A late 15th-century cylindrical gilded copper pyx with an engraved Latin inscription around the body, topped with a conical fluted lid and a cross finial. View III
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
Location
Cairngorms National Park
Angus
Scotland
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kooslimburg
Verified Since Apr 2019
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A late 15th-century cylindrical gilded copper pyx with an engraved Latin inscription around the body, topped with a conical fluted lid and a cross finial.
A Gilded and Engraved Copper Pyx Of Unusual shape Franco/Spanish 1450-1500
Ref: SA1162095
A late 15th-century cylindrical gilded copper pyx with an engraved Latin inscription around the body, topped with a conical fluted lid and a cross finial.
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  • ObjectEcclesiastical Metalwork
  • Period16th century
  • StyleGothic
  • MaterialGilded Copper
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsCross finial, Engraved inscription, Fluted lid, Beaded base
  • SizeH 17 cm (7 in) x W 12.5 cm (5 in) x D 12.5 cm (5 in)

This late 15th-century cylindrical pyx operates as ecclesiastical metalwork in the Gothic style, fashioned from gilded copper with a warm gold colour and original patination. The piece includes a fluted conical lid topped by a cross finial, an engraved Latin inscription around the body incorporating castle capitals and fish bladder motifs, and a beaded base with a moulded profile. Visible signs of age comprise an aged, worn surface texture and mottled patination across the metallic body. Practical dimensions measure 17 cm high, 12.5 cm wide, and 12.5 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this item sits appropriately on a bookshelf or desk as a decorative decorative artefact.

FAQs

A pyx is a sacred container traditionally used in Christian liturgy to carry and preserve the consecrated host for holy communion. During the late medieval period, these vessels were frequently constructed from gilded copper or silver and adorned with sacred inscriptions or crosses.

Late medieval pyxes were commonly crafted from copper-gilt, bronze, silver, or occasionally ivory. Copper vessels were typically covered in mercury gilding to give them the appearance of solid gold, often finished with hand-engraved text or iconographic motifs.

Authentic 15th-century pieces usually exhibit signs of mercury gilding wear, revealing the underlying base metal on high-contact areas. Look for period-appropriate engraving techniques, hand-wrought assembly marks, period Latin script styles, and natural oxidisation within recessed areas.

An antique ecclesiastical metal vessel serves as a striking focal point when displayed inside a glass vitrine, on a dark wooden mantelpiece, or within a curated shelf among leather-bound books. Pair it with minimalist modern backdrops to highlight its intricate historical detail and warm metallic tones.

Clean gilded metalwork gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or a lint-free microfibre cloth to remove dust without abrasive rubbing. Avoid chemical metal polishes, solvent cleaners, or water, as these can strip remaining historical gilding and damage original patination.
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