Cross - .925 silver - 1900-1910 - Silver Cross

Silver cross "Cruseiro de Galicia"
Crucifix of Jesus entirely in silver (925)
Placed on a ribbed marble base

The cross is on all four sides of the column equipped with a Saint James shell just below the base of the cross

In front lies the crucifixion of Jesus
At the back the image of Mary is depicted

Front stamped 2 times with a silver mark

The total weight is 500 g

The offered piece is a lead-in to the text below mentioned

A characteristic element of the Galician landscape and an expression of popular devotion are the stone crosses, which are placed at crossroads or near chapels, churches and cemeteries. Castelao said that a stone cross is a "heavenly forgiveness", because stone crosses, according to the great Galician writer, are erected to obtain forgiveness for sins. Since there are about 12,000 stone crosses in Galicia, our sins must be numerous... But it is also said that the stone crosses protect travelers, so for those traveling through this area, their protection is guaranteed.

Sold pieces are insured and shipped on the next Saturday closing the auction.