Gilt Shelves and Wall Cabinets

An impressively large and well detailed French late 19th century architectural model of a Gothic inspired transept-spire or church pinnacle. This Neo Gothic decorative finial is han...

Antique Gothic Revival harp by Erard French, circa 1840 Measures: Height 178cm, width 54cm, depth 91cm Of typical form by the famed instrum...

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...

An orange metal wall shelf with perforated design, circa mid-20th century, 1960s. Piece may work well in a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc., to hold various items (demonstrated holdi...

Extraordinary midcentury Bamboo and Rattan rectangular wall shelf. This marvellous object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini. This love...

This is a striking pair of early 20th Century French Art Deco gueridon tables rich in burled wood veneers of walnut and palisander with intricate satinwood inlay and ebonized accents. Each circular table top is inset in a molded gallery above a burled wood frieze...

A Swedish country folk art hanging cabinet in pine with 4 panel glass door with antique glass.

Solid wood, walnut veneer. Wall shelf carved and profiled. circa 1870. (V-128).

A Swedish Rococo style painted wood wall cabinet from the 19th century, with angular pediment, distressed grey paint, molded accents and two doors. Created in Sweden during the 19th century, this Rococo style wall cabinet features an angular pediment with molded accents, sitting above two simple doors. These doors open to reveal light painted inner shelves offering convenient storage opportunities, including an upper serpentine one, made to store spoons. The ensemble is painted in a soft grey color with great distressing, typical of the Swedish taste aiming at brightening the rooms during the dark and long Scandinavian winters. The sides are sans décor and the back is, of course, unfinished. With its Rococo lines, rustic character and nicely weathered appearance, this grey painted Swedish Rococo style wooden wall...

Marvellous large rectangular wall shelf in bamboo and rattan. This unique object was made in Italy in the 1960s and is attributed to the mastery of Franco Albini. This lovely item c...

A pair of gold gilt metal demi-lune / half-moon wall shelves, circa late-20th to early 21st century. Pair, in demi-lune/half-moon form, are metal with a gold overlay, perforated shelf...

Wall hanging bathroom or medicine cabinet. Natural patina good condition.