18th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Crucifix Pendant
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Description
North America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 18th century CE. A beautifully cast crucifix pendant shaped in three pieces from 92.4% silver with a recessed lower body, a hinged front panel, and a rigid suspension loop through the perforated top tab. Incised on the frontal panel are images of the crown of thorns worn by Jesus during the crucifixion, a pair of enclosed diamonds flanking a flaming heart, and an olive branch beneath a drop of blood. The verso has a trio of projecting crystalline structures above another blood droplet, and the monogram "IHS" beneath a slender crucifix. Size: 1.8" W x 3.25" H (4.6 cm x 8.3 cm); quality of silver: 92.4%; total weight: 41.8 grams.
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#157734
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#157734
Condition
Wearable with a necklace cord. Minor indentations to front panel and body, with minor softening to some incised details, otherwise intact and very good. Front panel still opens smoothly. Nice patina throughout.
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18th C. Spanish Colonial Silver Crucifix Pendant
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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