Gothic Revival Furniture
Gothic Revival Style
The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
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Style: Gothic Revival
Alexander Calder Wire Figure Lithograph
Located in New York, NY
Alexander Calder (American, 1898 - 1976), Wire Figure, lithograph, 1944, signed in plate lower left, unframed.
Dimensions: Image: 13.75" H x 11" W; sheet: 15.75" H x 12.75" W
Deale...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Wrought Iron & Glass Custom Chandelier from the Sylvester Stallone Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Wrought Iron & Glass Custom Chandelier from the Sylvester Stallone Home. This stunning piece of furniture is a true testament to the beauty and elegance of ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bruce Talbert for Gillows Attributed Gothic Revival Two-Tier Library Table
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert, Attributed, a Gothic Revival walnut library or serving table with turned gallery below the upper serving area, on turned legs with ebonized details united by a full si...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Alfred Waterhouse A Gothic Revival Oak Partners Desk With Two Drawers Each Side
By Alfred Waterhouse
Located in London, GB
Alfred Water House in the style of. A Gothic Revival oak Partners desk with a large open writing area and a pair of drawers to each side and a turned gallery to each end and below the drawers with a central opening for more leg room. The graduating turned legs united by conforming turned gallery to each end on original brass and ceramic castors. A well-designed architectural desk for two...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Monumental Detroit Gothic Medieval Renaissance Revival Brass & Steel Chandelier
Located in Lafayette, IN
This Spectacular, custom-made chandelier is not only a work of art, but an astonishing piece of early 20th-Century American craftsmanship. Every part of this 500+ piece fixture is a solid piece of steel, iron, glass or brass!
Chandelier features:
- 8-spoke forged Iron frame
- (8) Outward-facing, nickel-plated portholes (with curved amber glass windows...
Category
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Iron, Steel, Brass
Pair of English Gothic Revival Oak Railings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Gothic Revival style (19th Century) oak carved railing panels with open design and finial (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Awesome Antique Italian Bronze Vecchio Greenman Door Knocker
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Awesome large-scale antique Italian bronze Vecchio Greenman door knocker. With a resonant knock worthy of the great hall of any castle, this trul...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gothic Revival Fireplace with its Hood and Carved Salamander, Witch and Ermine
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Exceptional oak neo-Gothic fireplace and hood. The uprights sides of the fireplace are composed of two columns with capitals foliage patterns, all surmounted by a reserve on which is carved an ermine (heraldic symbol). The lintot of the hearth features a mascaron representing a witch's face carved in high relief with on each side a pattern of parchments. The sculpture on the panelled hood represents a salamander. The salamander is a mythical animal capable of living in fire and extinguishing it. It is a symbol used especially in alchemy and heraldry, it is also the emblem of the King of France François 1er...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large Gothic Revival Style Carved Oak Blanket Chest in the Style of A.W.N. Pugin
Located in London, GB
Large Gothic Revival style carved oak blanket chest in the style of A.W.N. Pugin. This has been very well made probably around the turn of the...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Late 19th Century Very Large English Oak Reformed Gothic Mirrors
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of mirrors crafted in England circa 1870 have been fully restored with a completely new surface and structurally supported as the mirror plate is very thick and heavy. Made...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Bronze Gothic Revival Fish Scale Leaded Glass Chandelier Att. Duffner & Kimberly
By Duffner and Kimberly
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique bronze Gothic Revival fish scale leaded glass chandelier. Inverted bronze dome with bronze overlay. Six ribbed segmented frame with lion ...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Wrought Iron Chandelier with Bird and Serpents, France, circa 1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
An unusual, neo-Gothic style, eight-arm chandelier, representing a bird with wings deployed, with a snake coming out of its body, and eating another snake. The serpent's tail twists ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Viennese enamel and silver clock, 19th century.
Small silver and multicolored enamel clock. It is richly decorated with mythological scenes, people in flowing garments and Cupids ...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Antique French Oak Gothic Revival Panel
Located in Denton, TX
French oak hand carved Gothic revival panel. There are three available. Each panel is 1" deep by 8.5" wide by 13" high.
Category
19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Zabihi Collection Turkish Anatolian Extremely Long Runner
Located in New York, NY
A rare long Turkish Anatolian runner from the middle of the 20th century.
Measures: 2'10” x 20'10”.
Category
20th Century Turkish Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Torchiere Wrought Iron Wall Sconce with Spanish Colonial Influence
By Britt Jewett
Located in Santa Paula, CA
Elegant wall sconce with gentle tapering, clean lines and classic torcheire details. Hammered texturing and a rich waxed finish gives this wrought iron fixture a softer look. At ho...
Category
2010s American Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Strawberry Hill Gothic Overmantel Mirror
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved rectangular giltwood Gothic design triple plate overmantel mirror, inspired by the style and decoration of the Long Gallery at Strawberry Hill...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Gothic Revival Oak High Back Hall Bench, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Gothic Revival high back hall bench.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frame with original hand-carved elements in the back and the sides!
Un...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 1900s Gothic Revival Brass and Bronze Church Candle Chandelier / Pendant
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and great looking church sanctuary light.
The amount of work that went into creating this striking and practical size chandelier is a...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Antique & Rare Pair of Church Brackets for Saint Statues with Angel Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
All handcrafted and matching pair of colorful & meaningful church wall brackets / shelfs.
If you are a private collector of ecclesiastical art or if you are looking for the perfect ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Silver-Plated Decorative Plate Jesus Christ signed by VERNON Frederic
By Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique plaque with an image of Jesus Christ with a child. The plaque is beautifully decorated, with fine details and nice engraving. The plaque is signed 'Vernon' and dated 1905.
Frédéric-Charles Victor de Vernon (17 November 1858, in Paris – 28 October 1912 in Paris), was a sculptor and engraver of French medals. He was educated at the École des beaux-arts where his teachers were Jules Cavelier, Jules-Clément Chaplain, and Émile Tasset. In 1881, he won second great Prix de Rome and in 1887 the first grand prix of Rome, after which he spent three years at the villa Médicis.
In 1900, he designed the official medals for the 1900 Summer Olympics held in Paris. These medals are unique in being the only Olympic medals...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Charles Bevan for Marsh & Jones. A Gothic Revival burr walnut Sutherland table
Located in London, GB
Charles Bevan for Marsh & Jones Late Kendal. An exhibition quality Gothic Revival Burr Walnut drop leaf Sutherland table with fine inlaid decoration to the top in exceptional origina...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Bruce Talbert attributed for Cox & Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk
Located in London, GB
Bruce Talbert attributed possibly for Cox and Sons. A good period Gothic Revival oak desk with the original leather writing area and Y shaped supports below united by a high stretche...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
John Pollard Seddon (attributed). A Gothic Revival Oak Side or Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
John Pollard Seddon (attributed). A good Gothic Revival oak side or desk chair of superior quality with carved ripple scroll details to the head rest and curved side supports joining...
Category
1870s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Collier and Plucknett. A rare Gothic Revival oak side table
Located in London, GB
Collier and Plucknett. A rare Gothic Revival oak side table. A very accomplished solid architectural design which has a powerful look, with fine turned details and beautifully made.
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
A Gothic Revival oak mirror surmounted with a carved eagle to the top
Located in London, GB
A Gothic Revival oak mirror surmounted with a carved eagle to the top, and blind Gothic tracery below forming an upper arch, the sides decorated with little carved florets. Retains t...
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large 19th century Flemish carved oak cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Large 19th century flemish carved oak cabinet circa 1870.
Profusely carved cupboard of grand proportions in the baroque revival taste. Comprising of 2 sections.
Understated cornic...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Solid Oak Side Table / Ladies Desk W. Drawers
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and practical size, hand carved Gothic sidetable or small desk.
This rare antique table in the Gothic Style can be placed tight on your wall...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gothic Revival Walnut Library Table
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Gothic Revival Walnut Library Table is an amazing example of the revival of the oldest formal style to originate from France, dating to the mi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Server C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Gothic Revival Carved Walnut Server with Cathedral Arch and Scroll Elements, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Gothic Revival Carved Bleached Oak Hall Bench with Trapdoor
Located in Dallas, TX
Compliment your entryway, hallway or mud room with this heavily carved antique bench. Crafted in northern France, circa 1880, and built of solid oak wood, the bleached Renaissance st...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique Gothic Revival Ebonized & Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Chair C1860
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Gothic Revival Ebonized & Foliate Carved Walnut Upholstered Throne Chair C186...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Large English Gothic Continental Style Ebonized Gilded Mantle Buffet Mirror
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb hand-carved gilded and intentionally distressed over-mantel mantle mirror and perfect for a buffet or sideboard as well. The piece was made to look antique but was r...
Category
1990s Unknown Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Bracket or Shelf for a Saint Statue
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and great looking Gothic Revival bracket for displaying a statuette.
This Gothic console for wall mounting dates from the early 1900s and it has the most timeless design a...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Unique Large and Great Quality Gothic Revival Solid Bronze Two-Light Wall Sconce
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival light fixture for wall mounting.
This antique Gothic wall sconce with two flowery glass shades is another one of t...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
A Pair of Monumental Neo-Gothic Wrought-Iron Fireplace Andirons Fire Dogs
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neo-Gothic wrought-iron fireplace andirons or fire dogs, extensively adorned with fine blacksmith detail. The standards incorporate ornate spit-hooks, acorn fron...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Gothic Revival Carved Polychrome Painted & Upholstered Stool Ottoman
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-Gothic tabouret stool / ottoman, 19th century, most likely Italian (Southern Italy; Kingdom of Two Sicilies), parcel gilt and polychrome painted frame, padded seat ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
A carved fir wood bas-relief with the profile of the Virgin Mary - Italy - 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A carved fir wood bas-relief depicting the profile of the Virgin Mary. Adorned with the sacred inscription 'Regina Pacis', this piece evokes the serenity and maternal protection of t...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Pine
A Pair of English Iron Gothic-Revival Andirons
Located in London, GB
A finely crafted pair of English Gothic-revival andirons in iron with wrought crown and leaf repousse-work over engraved shafts on arched supports.
Restored.
Circa 1860
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina.
If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and quality carved, antique Gothic mantle...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
Twisted Walnut Column for Vase, Bust holder or Sculpture, 1940s, Gothic Style
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Twisted walnut column for vase, bust holder or sculpture, 1940s, Gothic style, wax polished, with exceptional patina. Circular base and turned top.
About Bassano's Ebanisteria
The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Chanel Brooch, 1994 Spring, Robert Goossens & Maison Gripoix, Lagerfeld
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
A beautiful early signed and dated Chanel brooch from the 1990s made by Robert Goossens Paris. The beautiful green and red glass stones from the House of Gripoix, centered around on...
Category
1990s French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate
Enameled Painting On Porcelain Plate From The End Of The 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Very large enameled plaque on porcelain representing an interior scene from the Middle Ages. Precious technique of relief enamels intended mainly for decorating quality lady's dresse...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Striking Updated Painted Gothic Revival Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very pretty vintage Gothic Revival coffee table that's been updated with a fresh coat of white paint. The scalloped underside and central finial in the undulating stretchers are sup...
Category
19th Century English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Neo-Gothic Gilt Bronze Pricket Candlestick
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to early 20th century, the Continental European antique features an exceptionally executed...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Fine Handcarved Oak Gothic Revival Wall Shrine / Chapel for Statuette
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and good condition, Gothic-art shrine for standing or wall-hanging.
This handsome and decorative, Gothic wall shrine is completely hand-crafted out of solid oak and it will look awesome, no matter where you decide to mount or place her. It must have taken its creator quite a few days to first draw this intricate design on paper and then hand carve the entire piece out of solid oak. The Gothic Style elements are deeply handcarved in both doors and they make this shrine highly decorative and an absolute joy to own and look at. This cabinet chapel (or chapel cabinet) comes with its brass lock in perfect working order and also with its original gothic style key. The handgrip is in fact a Gothic trefoil symbol (for the trinity). What also makes this piece extra attractive is the Gothic church window-like frame behind the doors. It is among the finest we have seen to date and on top of that this antique also has a beautiful and rich patina. By the way, the bronze Mary statuette is not included in our price. Finally, thanks to the hook in the back, mounting this antique chapel...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Gothic Revival Pair of Carved Stools 19th Century
Located in Wells, ME
French 19th century gothic revival pair of stools in oak. These beautifully carved stools have gothic carved molded arches on all four sides; the legs are slightly splayed which mak...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Cowhide, Oak
Gorgeous Antique Hand Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand w. Dragon Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique, wonderfully sculptural and meaningful Gothic church bible stand.
This relatively large, hand carved antique Gothic Revival bible stand is another one of our recent rare find...
Category
19th Century European Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Oak
Artists plaster skull
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques is proud to present this extraordinary 19th-century Plaster of Paris skull, a rare and unusual find for connoisseurs of historical artifacts. Masterfully sculp...
Category
1860s French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Plaster
"Gargoyle Studies" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Gargoyle Studies." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. The image is 3" x 3" and framed and matt...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair
By Pugin
Located in Altrincham, GB
Gothic Revival Rosewood High Back Chair with Padded Seat & Back on Turned Legs Supported by X Stretcher - 22"w x 22"d x 46"h (17" to the seat)
Category
1860s English Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
"Paris Sentinels" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Paris Sentinels." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. He studies to be an architect and thought...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
"Guardian of the Spire" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Guardians of the Spire." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. This etching features two griffin ...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Early 19th Century Rustic-Country Spanish Open Bookcase with Gothic Reliefs
Located in Miami, FL
Early 19th century Rustic Spanish open bookcase is a relic from the distant past, ready to serve your family for generations yet to come! Hand-hewn from old-growth timbers of solid w...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
"Watching the People Below" Etching by John Taylor Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
This etching by John Taylor Arms titled "Watching the People Below." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. This piece features a griffin o to...
Category
1920s Vintage Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Gothic Revival Dry Bar ~ Raised Cabinet in Stripped Oak combines extraordinarily sturdy architecture with geometrically-inspired carved detail inspired by the Gothic s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Hand Carved Wooden Gothic Revival Art Chandelier with Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and good size Gothic Revival light fixture.
If you are looking for an out of the ordinary chandelier then this antique European light fixture in the Gothic style could be p...
Category
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Metal
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s
Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century, most likely Parisian gilded bronze and brass ormolu work, exceptionally executed sculptural form, the exquisitely detailed architectural cathedral shaped case having a removable pointed steeple roof with cross finial, opening to relic display case surrounded on all sides by original glazed glass panes, stepped base, rising on disc feet. Signed, stamped by maker / bronzier "BC" (unknown) model "5096" and other faint marks to lid interiors.
Additional photos available upon request
Dimensions: (approx)
14.75" High, 6.75" Wide, 6.75" Deep; 13.25 lbs total
History:
A reliquary (also referred to as a shrine, by the French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics.
The earliest reliquaries were essentially boxes, either simply box-shaped or based on an architectural design, taking the form of a model of a church with a pitched roof. These latter are known by the French term chasse, and typical examples from the 12th to 14th century have wooden frameworks with gilt-copper plaques nailed on, decorated in champlevé enamel. Limoges was the largest production centre; NB the English usage differs from that of the French châsse, which denotes large size rather than shape.
Relics of the True Cross became very popular from the 9th century onward and were housed in magnificent gold and silver cross-shaped reliquaries decorated with enamels and precious stones. From about the end of the 10th century, reliquaries in the shape of the relics they housed also became popular; hence, for instance, the skull of Pope Alexander I was housed in a head-shaped reliquary. Similarly, the bones of saints were often housed in reliquaries that recalled the shape of the original body part, such as an arm or a foot.
A philatory is a transparent reliquary designed to contain and exhibit the bones and relics of saints. This style of reliquary has a viewing portal to view the relic inside. The feretrum was a medieval form of reliquary or shrine containing the sacred effigies and relics of a saint.
During the later Middle Ages, the monstrance form, primarily used for consecrated hosts, was sometimes used for reliquaries. These housed the relic in a rock crystal, or glass capsule mounted on a column above a base, enabling the relic to be displayed to the faithful. Reliquaries in the form of large pieces of metalwork jewellery also appeared around this time, housing tiny relics such as pieces of the Holy Thorn, notably the Holy Thorn Reliquary now in the British Museum.
Condition:
Superb museum quality examples, in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Heavily patinated - scattered oxidation. Overall wonderful examples.
Typically reliquaries were not sold in pairs, so to find a matching pair such as this is exceptionally rare.
Worldwide shipping available
Local pickup available near Dallas, Texas
Additional:
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques love religious antiques, from Christian tabernacles, Catholic altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple sculptures, Hindu votive offerings, 16th century Islamic mosque architectural salvaged windows...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Revival Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Gothic Revival furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, seating, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic Revival furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include John Ruskin, Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin, Gillows of Lancaster & London, and Britt Jewett. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $189,810 while the average work can sell for $3,122.
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