{"product_id":"large-antique-late-18th-century-altar-cross-crucifix","title":"Large (91cm) Antique 18th Century Georgian Ebonised \u0026 Giltwood Crucifix, Gothic Statement Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS CONTACT ME FIRST\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR A SHIPPING QUOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eimposing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18th century Georgian crucifix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, standing an impressive 91cm tall and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has all the presence of a gothic statement object. Traditionally painted black with contrasting gilded details, the substantial wooden cross is finished with turned finials to each arm and a particularly characterful cartouche bearing the sacred initials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINRI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original figure of Christ, which would have been pinned to the front of the cross, is now absent. Rather than detracting from the piece, this gives it an unusually stark and haunting appearance, leaving the beautifully aged cross itself as the focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s an imposing decorative statement that would feel right at home in a gothic interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is decent, commensurate with age and use. Missing it’s Christ and showing signs of age related wear, with chips and cracks, all of which add to its haunting aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 91cm x 37cm x 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 2600 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58390645014911,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/8AEC2187-6621-48E6-81E8-ACA3A2B56514.jpg?v=1788884892","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/large-antique-late-18th-century-altar-cross-crucifix","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}