{"product_id":"vintage-catholite-ecce-homo-altar-crucifix-faux-mother-of-pearl-1950s-uk","title":"Vintage Catholite Ecce Homo Altar Crucifix Faux Mother of Pearl 1950s UK","description":"\u0026lt;h2\u0026gt;Vintage Catholite Ecce Homo Altar Crucifix Faux Mother of Pearl 1950s UK\u0026lt;\/h2\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Vintage freestanding Catholic altar crucifix by Catholite, made in Great Britain and dating from approximately the 1950s.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The crucifix has an attractive mid-century design with Art Deco influence, featuring pale faux mother-of-pearl panels set into the cross and a raised silver-coloured metal figure of Jesus Christ. An INRI plaque is positioned above the figure.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The tapered freestanding base is embossed:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;ECCE HOMO\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The reverse is clearly marked:\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;CATHOLITE\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nMADE IN GREAT BRITAIN\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\"Ecce Homo\" is Latin for \"Behold the Man\", the words traditionally associated with the presentation of Christ before the Crucifixion.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Condition:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nGood vintage condition overall, with surface scratches, rubbing, tarnishing, marks and general age-related wear to the metal. There may also be minor surface wear and discolouration to the inset panels consistent with age. Please inspect the photographs carefully, particularly around the figure, INRI plaque, panel edges, base and rear maker's mark.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Circa:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\nApproximately 1950s. A closely matching Catholite altar cross and candlestick set has been recorded by a specialist church-antiques dealer as circa 1955.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Dimensions \u0026amp;amp; Item Details:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Freestanding Catholic altar or devotional crucifix\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Made by Catholite\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Marked Made in Great Britain\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Embossed Ecce Homo base\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Pale faux mother-of-pearl inset panels\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Raised silver-coloured figure of Jesus Christ\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;INRI plaque above the figure\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supplied as the single crucifix shown\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Collector Notes:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Suitable for a collection of vintage Catholic devotional objects or British church furnishings\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Its freestanding form makes it suitable for altar, shelf or cabinet display\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;No precious-metal content is claimed\u0026lt;\/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;\/ul\u0026gt;\n\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Packed carefully and dispatched securely from the UK.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\n","brand":"The Voyage Bird","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561575907468,"sku":"ebay-327273545082","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0376\/0793\/2044\/files\/1_3f7f42b9-07c1-4d0c-aab8-df756f9c5433.jpg?v=1784809547","url":"https:\/\/www.thevoyagebird.co.uk\/products\/vintage-catholite-ecce-homo-altar-crucifix-faux-mother-of-pearl-1950s-uk","provider":"TheVoyageBird","version":"1.0","type":"link"}