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

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This is an antique devotional shadowbox meant to hold the items a priest needs to perform the last rites. Traditionally, a Catholic home would have these items at hand in preparation for the priest’s visit. The focal point of this box is a vibrantly painted statue of the pieta: the Sorrowful Mother cradling the body of Jesus. The glass protecting the pieta is painted in vibrant greens, blues, and pinks. The framing depicts two angels and a cross painted along the top, and the words "Blessed Be Thy Holy Name" painted along the bottom.

The lower door includes a painting of the Last Supper and opens to reveal the items used in the last rites sacrament: a crucifix, blessed candles, and holy water. Many non-essential items would have traditionally been stored here, as well (cloths, cups, bowls, plates, a spoon, holy cards, rosaries, etc.). On the reverse side of the door is written the word "Viaticum", which means "provisions for the journey", with two attached candle holders. The solid oak cabinet is designed to be set into a wall so that is lays flush like a painting. It is sturdy and in excellent condition.

Dimensions: 23" tall x 13" wide x 5" deep

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This is a fantastic vintage sick call set for home visits by a priest. The Syroco crucifix is central and has been formed with beautiful scrollwork details that give this an elegant period feel. Two candleholders sit on either side to form a semi-circle. The set contains two tin plates, a holy water bottle, a spoon, a roll of cotton, and a linen in waxed paper. The box is lightweight cardboard with a faux wood effect.

Condition: There are a few chips in the wood, and the box lid is fragile. Please see pictures.

Dimensions: 8" tall x 8" wide x 1.5" deep