Last Rites Sets

This is a rare vintage sick call set with a 1960s modern design. The crucifix is extremely simple, and Christ looks emaciated. The lid opens to reveal a small container with unused candles, a plastic holy water container, and a ball of cotton.

These boxes were 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 often held additional items such as cotton for the oil, a linen cloth, a spoon, a plate, and prayer books. Some would store personal keepsakes such as rosaries and holy cards, as well.

Dimensions: 9" tall x 2.25" wide x 1.5" deep

This is a unique vintage last rites set for the home. It includes a beautiful, gold-painted corpus on a marbled Lucite 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: The back is a bit loose, but the contents still remain inside. Please see pictures.

Dimensions: 10" tall x 6" wide x 1" deep

This is a very rare vintage last rites set for home use. The face of the crucifix is detailed with mother-of-pearl inlay, and the words “Ecce Homo” are written at the base. The candlesticks both have “Pax” written on the base. All the pieces have a bright silver finish.

This set comes with everything needed for a priest to perform the last rites sacrament, as well as some extra items not commonly found with such sets:

- Crucifix 
- Candlesticks 
- Candles 
- Cotton 
- 3 linens 
- Egg-shaped cup for water for the ill to sip after communion 
- Holy water container 
- Container for cotton 
- Cobalt blue votive candle holder to light when meeting the priest at the door 
- Tray 
- Book of directions explaining how to prepare for the priest’s visit

These boxes were 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 homes would traditionally have additional items such as cotton for the oil, a linen cloth, a spoon, a plate, and prayer books. This set is very unusual and very beautiful.

Dimensions: Crucifix - 12" tall x 6" wide; Candlesticks - 3.5" tall x 3" wide; Tray - 14.5" wide x 11" deep

Shipping: Free

This is a beautiful antique last rites box. It is comprised of two candle holders and a large crucifix above the box. The door of the box contains a print of The Last Supper on the outside and has “Viaticum” printed on the inside.

These boxes were 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 traditionally held additional items such as cotton for the oil, a linen cloth, a spoon, a plate, and prayer books.

Condition: The latch is broken, but it can be easily replaced.

Dimensions: 23.5" tall x 12" wide x 4" deep

Shipping: $25