Set of 5 Catholic devotional items (5) - Beech - 1950-1960

Lot of 5 Vintage Popular Devotional Objects (1950) – Pair of Céronit Frames by L'EUMAIL (Signed Elfe), Large Beech Crucifix and 2 Period Rosaries

A beautiful set of 5 religious art and popular devotional objects dating from the mid-20th century (circa 1950). A magnificent, cohesive collection of Christian art.


1. Pair of Religious Pictures – Saint Patrick & Saint Agnes (L'Eumail)

• Manufacturer & Origin: Exclusive to L'Eumail (France). Original Céronit compositions (patented process). Both frames still have their original typewritten historical information labels on the back.
• Artist: Both works are signed by the artist Elfe in the illustration. Modern “stained glass” style, with bold outlines and vivid colors, highly representative of the 1950s.
• Technique & Material: Cold vitrification process imitating glazed earthenware. The crackled effect visible beneath the surface and the smooth protective film over the glaze are intentional original characteristics specific to the Céronit technique. Set in wooden frames.
• Dimensions (each): 16.5 cm x 16.5 cm
• Thickness: 1.8 cm
• Weight: 140 g per picture (280 g for the pair).


2. Large Solid Beech Wall Crucifix

• Material: Cross made of solid beech wood with its original patina, creating contrasting tones (darker edges). Christ and the INRI titulus are made of heavy cast metal with a satin silver-colored patina (patinated pewter style).
• Details: Clean, understated lines. Fitted with its original triangular metal hanging ring on the back.
• Dimensions: 30 cm (height) x 19.5 cm (width)
• Thickness: 1.5 cm
• Weight: 310 g.


3. Jubilee Souvenir Rosary – Rome 1950 (Gold-Tone & Crystal)

• Origin & History: Commemorative pilgrimage rosary from the Great Jubilee under the pontificate of Pope Pius XII. A clear historical inscription is embossed on the back of the cross: “ANNO SANTO ROMA 1950”.
• Material: Faceted beads in transparent crystal color (period plastic, acetate/lucite type, very lightweight and with diamond-like reflections). Structure, medal and crucifix in high-quality gold-tone metal (the alloy has not tarnished and retains all its original shine, with no oxidation).
• Iconography: Double-sided central medal depicting the profile of the veiled Virgin Mary and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
• Weight: 40 g.


4. “Unbreakable” Safety Rosary R.B. (Dark Brown)

• Origin & Patent: Made in France. Safety model fitted with its original metal authenticity disc engraved “MARQUE DÉPOSÉE R.B” on one side and “INDÉCROCHABLE” on the other.
• Material: Elongated oval beads in patinated dark brown wood. Silver-tone metal chain with reinforced safety links. Stylized cast-metal cross with openwork cloverleaf ends (INRI on the titulus, plain back of the cross).
• Iconography: Central medal depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary in prayer on one side, and the historical scene of the Apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes to Saint Bernadette on the other.
• Weight: 20 g.