Antique 19thC Memento Mori Pectoral Crucifix - Ebony & Nickel - Skull & Bones

Description

View Antique 19thC Memento Mori Pectoral Crucifix - Ebony & Nickel - Skull & Bones with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This antique pectoral crucifix dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. This antique pectoral crucifix dates to the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a classic "Memento Mori" or "Golgotha" design, traditionally worn by members of religious orders or used as part of a mission habit.Key FeaturesDimensions: Approximately 4" tall (excluding the hanging loop).Materials: Dark ebony wood inlay set within a silver-plated brass or nickel frame.Front Detail: Features a detailed Corpus (figure of Jesus) and a skull and crossbones at the base, representing Golgotha and the victory over death.Reverse Detail: Adorned with a raised Sacred Heart emblem, a symbol of divine love and compassion.Construction: Authentic hand-pinned assembly where the figures are secured through the wood inlay to the metal frame.Condition ReportAuthentic Patina: The metal shows honest age and wear, with the silver plating thinning in areas to reveal the warm base metal underneath.Verdigris: Small spots of natural greenish oxidation are visible on the lower edges, confirming its antique age.Wood Integrity: The ebony inlay is well-preserved with no major cracks or missing pieces.Stability: All components are securely attached and the top hanging loop is solid.Origin and ProvenanceLikely of Continental European origin (France or Germany). While unmarked, the craftsmanship and the presence of the Sacred Heart are highly characteristic of religious artifacts produced for clergy during the Victorian era. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Religion & Spirituality › Christianity › Crucifixes & Crosses.

Religion

Christianity

Material

Mixed

Country of Origin

Unknown

Handmade

Yes