Crucifixes

This is a unique vintage sick call set for the home. It is a beautiful, gold-painted corpus on a wood cross with the figures of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph to either side. The back opens to reveal a box that contains all the items needed for the priest’s visit. This set contains a petite holy water bottle, two unused wax candles, and cotton still in the original cellophane. There are two candleholders and a slot for standing the crucifix upright, making this a complete home altar.

Last Rites/Sick Call sets: These boxes are used in Catholic homes to store the items needed by a priest for the anointing of the sick and for extreme unction. The only items necessary for these rites are a crucifix, blessed candles, and holy water. However, many sets would often have had additional items such as cotton for the oil, a linen cloth, a spoon, a plate, and prayer books.

Dimensions: 8.5” tall x 4.5” wide and 2” deep

Shipping: $15

Item ID: S2002.16

This is an elegant vintage wall crucifix.  It is a simple wood cross with a highly detailed metal corpus.  Our Lord is shown sagging on the cross with His head lowered in pain and sorrow.  It is very moving.

Dimensions: 12” tall x 6” wide

Shipping: $15

Item ID: C2004.3

This is a wonderful vintage crucifix that would be the perfect centerpiece for a home altar.  It is a heavy cast metal corpus painted a subtle bronze. The cross stands above a three-tiered platform reminiscent of the steps before a high altar.  This piece is marked “Made in West Germany”.

Condition: There is a wax stain on the reverse. Please See Pictures.

Dimensions: 12” tall x 4” wide and 3” deep

Shipping: $15

Item ID: C2003.3

This is an elegant vintage wall crucifix.  It is a simple wood cross with a highly detailed corpus made of early hard plastic.  Our Lord is shown stretched tight against the cross as He gazes toward heaven in sorrow.  It is very moving.

Dimensions: 15” tall x 7” wide

Shipping: $15

Item ID: C19013.24

This is an amazing vintage crucifix for home devotions. It is designed to look like the ancient wayside crosses still commonly found in the European countryside. There are two steps leading to a bench or altar at the foot of the cross. The crucifix and altar are sheltered under an A-framed roof with small rocks as roof snow guards. These crosses have been erected over the centuries as way-markers and as memorials. They were popular stopping points for rest and prayer used by travelers on pilgrimage.  

The entire piece is hand-carved wood with a gray plastic corpus. 

Dimensions: 8” tall on a 4” x 2.5” base

Shipping: $15

Item ID: C19012.5

This is a stunning vintage holy water font. It is a highly detailed crucifix above a shell shaped font bowl. Our Lord is shown as very thin with His head falling forward. A sunburst radiates from behind Him while the Crown of Thorns encircles the cross.  There is a beautiful angel at His feet above the font bowl which is entwined with ivy leaves. Absolutely gorgeous!

The crucifix is metal with a silvered finish against a vibrant red velvet background.

Condition: This does need dusting and will clean up beautifully.

Dimensions: 11.5” tall x 6” wide and 2” deep

Item ID: HW19000.25

This is a unique vintage last rites set for the home. It includes a beautiful, gold-painted corpus on a wood cross. The crucifix opens to reveal a box that contains all the items needed for the priest’s visit. This set contains a petite holy water bottle, two unused wax candles, a folded linen, and the original cotton. There are two candleholders and a slot for standing the crucifix upright, making this a complete home altar.

Last Rites/Sick Call sets: These boxes are used in Catholic homes to store the items needed by a priest for the anointing of the sick and for extreme unction. The only items necessary for these rites are a crucifix, blessed candles, and holy water. However, many sets would often have had additional items such as cotton for the oil, a linen cloth, a spoon, a plate, and prayer books.

Please note: There is a small scratch on the cross. Please see pictures.

Dimensions: 12" tall x 6" wide x 1.5" deep

Item ID: S181016