Impressive 16th Century Silver Gilt Pectoral Crucifix Pendant c. 1580 AD

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Impressive 16th Century Silver Gilt Pectoral Crucifix Pendant c. 1580 AD:
$941.03

We offer this impressive late 16th century silver giltpectoral crucifix, dating to circa 1580 AD. The crucifix has atriangular body, as found on gold Spanish pendants of this date.It is practically in perfect condition for a ground foundexample, having most of the original mercurial gold gildingintact and bright. The bottom of the cross has a slight dent fromits time in the ground. Both of the pendants hanging from thearms of the cross are original to it (likely representing theHoly Spirit), the suspension loop at the bottom of the crosslikely had another. Below the Corpus is a little applied image ofthe Virgin. Such an imposing silver gilt crucifix was clearlymeant to be seen, suspended on a long chain or ribbon around theneck, to hang on the chest. It original owner must have been apowerful Catholic nobleman or Bishop. Today this wonderfulcrucifix can still be worn with care.

OBJECT: Pectoral CrucifixPendant

CULTURE: Spanish

DATE: Late 16th to early 17thcentury c. 1550 - 1650 AD

MATERIAL: Silver gold gilded

SIZE: 121.5mm x 61.7mm x 14.5mm

WEIGHT: 31.7g

This item is guaranteed authentic anddates to he period described. A written guarantee can be providedon request. We accept returns if you are not satisfied with yourpurchase.

You may view this crucifix in person in ourcabinet at Grays in London (see our website for details)