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Extraordinary silver crucifix, crafted in silver with repoussé and chasing work.

It typically features the Body of Christ, with the cross fashioned in the form of a tree trunk, a radiating aureole with cherubs, and the skull with crossed bones (memento mori) at the base.

Excellent Italian craftsmanship from the mid-19th century.

Dimensions: 40 cm x 22 cm x 6 cm

Good condition, with only one small dent on the bottom (highlighted in the photos).

A chemical test with acid was carried out to confirm the silver’s authenticity (test shown in the photos) directly on the object and on the test stone.

The item is cleaned and inspected before being professionally packed and shipped with insured and trackable delivery.

Straordinario crocifisso in argento realizzato in argento con lavorazione a sbalzo e cesellatura.

Presenta tipicamente il corpo di Cristo, con croce lavorata in figura di tronco, raggiera con cherubini, e il simbolo del teschio con le ossa incrociate (memento mori) alla base.

Ottima manifattura italiana della metà del XIX secolo.

Misure: 40 cm x 22 cm x 6 cm

Buone condizioni, presente solo una piccola ammaccatura sul fondo (evidenziato tra le foto)

è stato eseguito il test chimico con l' acido che garantisce l' autenticità dell' argento (test mostrato tra le foto) direttamente sul oggetto, e sulla pietra di paragone.

L' oggetto viene pulito ed ispezionato prima di essere imballato in maniera professionale e spedito con spedizione assicurata e tracciabile.

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 Crucifix - Silver - 1850-1900 

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Italian silver crucifix dating from the mid-19th century, 40 × 22 × 6 cm and 276 g, in good condition with minor age-related marks and a small dent at the bottom, acid test confirming silver authenticity.

Crucifix - Silver - 1850-1900

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Italian silver crucifix dating from the mid-19th century, 40 × 22 × 6 cm and 276 g, in good condition with minor age-related marks and a small dent at the bottom, acid test confirming silver authenticity.

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