Solemn, sacred, and steeped in devotional history — this vintage Catholic Sick Call crucifix set is a rare and complete example of a once-essential piece of Catholic home life. Designed to be kept in the home for use during the Last Rites sacrament, the cross opens to reveal a hidden compartment in the vertical arm that holds everything a priest would need at a moment's notice: a glass Holy Water bottle (etched with a cross and the words "Holy Water" - water not included), two beeswax taper candles nestled below. The horizontal arm features two circular candle cup recesses so the cross can be converted into a freestanding altar display with candles flanking the corpus.
The warm honey-toned wood cross is beautifully crafted with stepped and fluted edge detailing throughout, and the gold-tone metal corpus (brass?) is finely detailed — depicting Christ with an INRI banner above. This set retains all its original components and displays with quiet reverence whether mounted on a wall or set upright as a devotional altar piece. A meaningful find for collectors of Catholic antiques, religious folk art, and Dark Academia interiors.
Key Features
Type: Catholic Sick Call / Last Rites crucifix set
Cross: Warm honey-toned wood with stepped and fluted edge detailing
Corpus: Gold-tone cast metal figure of Christ with INRI banner, applied to cross
Hidden compartment: Opens in vertical arm to reveal storage cavity
Includes: Glass Holy Water bottle (etched cross and Holy Water text), two beeswax taper candles, one additional wrapped candle set
Candle recesses: Two circular cup recesses on horizontal arm for freestanding display
Can be displayed wall-mounted or freestanding as altar set
Style: Catholic antique, religious folk art, devotional decor, Dark Academia
Dimensions
Approximately 13 inches tall x 7.5 inches wide (as measured by ruler in photos)
Condition and Disclaimer
No Chips, Cracks, or Structural Damage
Great vintage condition: wood shows light surface marks and minor wear consistent with age. Corpus retains strong gold tone with patina. Holy Water bottle is empty. Beeswax candles show age-related yellowing. Please review all photos carefully.
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