Rare French Calvary Antique 19thC Altar Crucifix Stamped Brass & Cast Base 330g

Very Rare Antique French Gothic Revival Calvary Crucifix ​Asking Price: €90 (Open to reasonable offers) ​Description: ​A very rare and exceptional antique French standing altar crucifix croix d autel, produced during the late 19th century Gothic Revival Neo Gothique period (c 1890s). Imported directly from France, this genuine antique makes a stunning decorative centerpiece and a cherished family heirloom for any home. ​Era and Regional Origin • ​Era: Late 19th Century Antique (c 1890s) • ​Origin: France, produced by specialized ecclesiastical foundries in traditional French devotional metalworking centers such as Paris and Lyon. • ​Rarity: Very rare surviving complete Calvary group incorporating the Virgin Mary, Saint John, and the Holy Spirit dove in intact cast brass. ​Sacred Iconography and Symbolism. • ​The Calvary Scene: The central corpus is flanked by full relief figures of Our Lady The Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist, capturing their traditional poses of reverence and sorrow at the foot of the cross. • ​The Holy Spirit: Positioned directly above the ornate stem is a finely detailed descending dove representing the grace and presence of the Holy Spirit. • ​The Terminals and Pedestal: The cross features delicate quatrefoil and floral cross arms echoing the medieval Tree of Life Lignum Vitae. The multi tiered bell base is encrusted with stylized acanthus leaves and flower buds symbolizing resurrection and eternal life and adorned with floral rosettes The Mystical Rose. ​Craftsmanship and Construction. Upon closer expert inspection, this is an authentic 19th-century mixed-metal piece. The top ornate section is crafted from highly detailed, die-stamped Sheet Brass giving it a lightweight, manageable flexibility characteristic of the era, while the heavy base is made of solid cast metal for stability. Total weight 330g. • ​Two Part Threaded Design: Cast in two distinct sections with an internal threaded stem assembly the upper cross screws smoothly and securely into the heavily weighted base. • ​Document Provenance: The underside of the base retains its original crisp handwritten collection mark 427 denoting its history from a past monastery parish or French private collection, Also stamp number 435 at the foot of Jesus European ecclesiastical supply manufacturers such as Maison Poussielgue-Rusand (France), Wenzel & Co., or regional brass workshops in the Meuse region (Dinant/Liège, Belgium) rarely stamped full corporate names on standard devotional pieces. Instead, they relied strictly on numerical pattern systems like 435 for internal factory sorting.  ​Specifications. • ​Total Weight: 338 grams • ​Base Weight: 225 grams weighted for exceptional standing stability. • ​Upper Cross Weight: 103 grams. • ​Condition: Outstanding antique condition with original historical patina intact. Threaded joint is solid and tight. • ​Insurance and Replacement Value: With its documented monastic provenance and specialist antique market standing, pieces of this caliber carry an estimated replacement and insurance value of €350 to €400. ​Payment and Delivery • ​Payment Accepted: Revolut PayPal or Cash on collection. • ​Collection: Available in Galway City. • ​Shipping: Carefully packed for safe nationwide shipping via An Post Tracked buyer pays postage. ​ #RareAntique #AntiqueCrucifix #FrenchAntiques #CalvaryCrucifix #GothicRevival #ArtSacre #ReligiousArt #CatholicAntiques #AltarCross #Regule #Spelter #VintageDevotional #Collectibles #GalwayAntiques #AnPostPostage