{"product_id":"vintage-catholic-sick-call-last-rites-crucifix-set-wood-cross-with-hidden-compartment-holy-water-bottle-and-beeswax-candles","title":"Vintage Catholic Sick Call Last Rites Crucifix Set, Wood Cross with Hidden Compartment, Holy Water Bottle and Beeswax Candles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSolemn, sacred, and steeped in devotional history — this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Catholic Sick Call crucifix set\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eglass Holy Water bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e (etched with a cross and the words \"Holy Water\" - water not included), \u003cstrong\u003etwo beeswax taper candles\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm honey-toned wood cross is beautifully crafted with stepped and fluted edge detailing throughout, and the \u003cstrong\u003egold-tone metal corpus (brass?)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Catholic Sick Call \/ Last Rites crucifix set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross: Warm honey-toned wood with stepped and fluted edge detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorpus: Gold-tone cast metal figure of Christ with INRI banner, applied to cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden compartment: Opens in vertical arm to reveal storage cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Glass Holy Water bottle (etched cross and Holy Water text), two beeswax taper candles, one additional wrapped candle set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandle recesses: Two circular cup recesses on horizontal arm for freestanding display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be displayed wall-mounted or freestanding as altar set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Catholic antique, religious folk art, devotional decor, Dark Academia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 13 inches tall x 7.5 inches wide (as measured by ruler in photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition and Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Chips, Cracks, or Structural Damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll vintage items are final sale and non-refundable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease see full shop disclaimer for additional notes on vintage and antique items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crows Nest Vintage Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44068651827265,"sku":"44068651827265","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/5375\/5201\/files\/61926-10.jpg?v=1781891894","url":"https:\/\/www.crowsnestdecor.com\/products\/vintage-catholic-sick-call-last-rites-crucifix-set-wood-cross-with-hidden-compartment-holy-water-bottle-and-beeswax-candles","provider":"Crows Nest Vintage Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}