18TH C SANTOS MARIAN VIRGIN CROWN FIRE GILT COPPER PASTE STONES HANDMADE ANTIQUE For Sale

DESCRIPTION:Rare Authentic 18th Century Santos Marian Crown – Handcrafted Fire-Gilded Copper with Complete Set of Original Paste StonesUp for sale is a magnificent, highly collectible piece of Southern European religious folk art (likely Spanish or Portuguese origin). This antique Santos crown was meticulously handcrafted to adorn a statue of the Virgin Mary (Madonna) or the Infant Jesus.Key Features & Craftsmanship:

• Material: Fine fire-gilded copper (mercurial gilding / vermeil) featuring beautiful, irregular hand-chased and engraved detailing.
• Stones: 100% complete and original bezel-set glass paste stones (strass) with no missing pieces. The stones follow a traditional liturgical color pattern: blue and green on the base band (symbolizing Heaven, Mary\'s purity, and Hope), alternating with vibrant red and green on the arches (symbolizing Divine Love and Passion).
• Authenticity & Construction: The interior shows clear evidence of early, non-industrial craftsmanship with irregular hand-made rivets and a deep, authentic century-old oxidation patina. Note: The central top orb/cross has been professionally secured and stabilized in the 20th century with a modern hexagonal nut and screw on the inside, ensuring the structure sits completely rock-solid without any wobbling.

Dimensions:

• Height: 10 cm / 3.94 inches
• Diameter (Base):4.3 cm / 1.69 inches

Condition:
Excellent antique condition given its age. Beautiful, warm golden glow from the original fire gilding. A structurally sound, stunning display piece perfect for collectors of sacred art, Santos dolls, and Catholic antiquities.!!!!Will be sent by priority mail in double box, insured and registered and of course with track and trace information!!!!
Rare couronne mariale Santos authentique du XVIIIe siècle – Cuivre doré à la feuille, façonnée à la main, avec son ensemble complet de pierres de pâte d\'origineCette magnifique pièce de collection, issue de l\'art religieux populaire d\'Europe du Sud (probablement d\'origine espagnole ou portugaise), est mise en vente.Cette couronne Santos ancienne a été minutieusement réalisée à la main pour orner une statue de la Vierge Marie ou de l\'Enfant Jésus.Caractéristiques et savoir-faire :Matériau : Cuivre doré à la feuille (dorure au mercure / vermeil) orné de superbes détails irréguliers ciselés et gravés à la main.Pierres : Ensemble complet et d\'origine de pierres de pâte de verre (strass), serties clos, sans aucune pièce manquante.Les pierres suivent un motif de couleurs liturgiques traditionnel : bleu et vert sur la bande de base (symbolisant le Ciel, la pureté de Marie et l\'Espérance), alternant avec un rouge et un vert vifs sur les arches (symbolisant l\'Amour et la Passion divins). Authenticité et fabrication : L\'intérieur témoigne d\'un savoir-faire artisanal ancien, non industriel, avec des rivets irréguliers faits main et une patine d\'oxydation profonde et authentique, datant d\'un siècle.Remarque : La sphère/croix centrale a été fixée et stabilisée au XXe siècle par un professionnel à l\'aide d\'un écrou et d\'une vis hexagonaux modernes, assurant ainsi une stabilité parfaite à l\'ensemble.Dimensions :Hauteur : 10 cm / 3,94 poucesDiamètre (base) : 6 cm / 2,36 poucesÉtat :Excellent état de conservation compte tenu de son âge. Belle et chaleureuse patine dorée provenant de la dorure à chaud d\'origine. Une pièce de collection remarquable, d\'une solidité structurelle exceptionnelle, idéale pour les collectionneurs d\'art sacré, de statuettes de saints et d\'antiquités catholiques.!!!!!Envoi prioritaire en double emballage, assuré et recommandé avec suivi!!!!
DESCRIPCIÓN:Auténtica y rara corona mariana de Santos del siglo XVIII – Cobre dorado al fuego, elaborada a mano, con juego completo de piedras de pasta originalesSe ofrece a la venta una magnífica pieza de arte popular religioso del sur de Europa, de gran valor para coleccionistas (probablemente de origen español o portugués).Esta antigua corona de Santos fue meticulosamente elaborada a mano para adornar una estatua de la Virgen María (Madonna) o del Niño Jesús.Características principales y artesanía:Material: Fino cobre dorado al fuego (dorado mercurial/vermeil) con hermosos detalles cincelados y grabados a mano de forma irregular.Piedras: Piedras de pasta de vidrio (strass) 100% originales y completas, engastadas en bisel, sin piezas faltantes.Las piedras siguen un patrón de colores litúrgicos tradicionales: azul y verde en la banda base (que simbolizan el Cielo, la pureza de María y la Esperanza), alternando con rojo y verde vibrantes en los arcos (que simbolizan el Amor y la Pasión Divinos).Autenticidad y construcción: El interior muestra claras evidencias de artesanía antigua, no industrial, con remaches irregulares hechos a mano y una profunda y auténtica pátina de oxidación centenaria.Nota: La cruz/esfera central superior fue asegurada y estabilizada profesionalmente en el siglo XX con una tuerca hexagonal y un tornillo modernos en el interior, lo que garantiza que la estructura se mantenga completamente sólida y sin tambaleos.Dimensiones:Altura: 10 cm / 3,94 pulgadasDiámetro (Base): 6 cm / 2,36 pulgadasEstado:Excelente estado antiguo para su edad. Hermoso y cálido brillo dorado del dorado original. Una pieza de exhibición impresionante y estructuralmente sólida, perfecta para coleccionistas de arte sacro, muñecas de santos y antigüedades católicas.!!!Se enviará por correo prioritario en doble caja, asegurado y certificado, con número de seguimiento!!!!!
LOOK CAREFULLY AT THE PICTURES BEFORE BUYING, THESE ARE PART OF THEDESCRIPTION, AND IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION, I WILL BE LIKE TO HELP YOU. !!!!!!!!!! OFFER MAY, IT IS FREE & ASK FOR COMBINED SHIPPING!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE NOTE THE DELIVERY DATE MAY DIFFER FROM THE ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME!!!!!
hi I am Juan,and do this for the hobby, but I try to do this as professionally as possible for me.i describe and photograph the items as well as possible, but sometimes things go wrong here,after all, I am only human, just like the postman who has to deliver the items.so if you are not satisfied with the product / description or it does not arrive / or is broken in the mail (which almost never happens!!!!).Please send me a message first before you go to with the complaint, I try to strive for 110% satisfaction and solve problems always neat, and together with you we will look for a suitable solution for both sides.thanks in advance with kind regards Juan.Other penance days are as follows:February 2 - Our Lady of Candlemas.Palm SundayFeast of the Resurrection of the Lord (first day)Feast of the Assumption of the Lord.Feast of the Descent of the Holy Spirit.May 24 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Help of the FaithfulJune 1June 29 - Saints Peter and Paul,July 26 - Saints Joachim and Anne - parents of the Blessed Virgin MaryAugust 15 - Assumption of the Blessed Virgin MaryAugust 31September 12 - Name of the Blessed Virgin MarySeptember 28October 26November 2 - All Souls\' Day,Sunday before Advent - Feast of Christ the King,December 8 - Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin MaryDecember 28 - Feast of the Holy Family.
Relics (Latin: reliquiae) are remains that are venerated within certain religions. The veneration of relics plays an important role, particularly in Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Christianity, as well as in Hinduism and Buddhism. Within some branches of Islam, relic veneration plays a certain role, but within other branches, it is rejected as idolatry.
Relics in ChristianityWithin Roman Catholicism, relics refer to the remains of the bodies of saints or objects that have been in contact with the body of Jesus, Mary, or another saint.
Such objects are classified into three categories, in order of importance:
First-degree relics: bodies or body parts of deceased saints;Second-degree relics: objects that were in contact with Christ or a saint during their lifetime (clothing, footwear, utensils, etc.); Third-degree relics: objects that have been in contact with Christ or a saint after their death (the Holy Lance, shrouds, earth from a grave, etc.).
VenerationThe veneration of relics can be traced back to the early Christian custom of celebrating the liturgy above or near the grave of martyrs, for example in the catacombs in Rome. When churches were later built on or near the graves of martyrs, the custom arose of placing relics in the altar. This custom still exists in Catholic churches. If an altar is desecrated, the relic is sent back to the bishop.[source?] In the past, miraculous powers were attributed to the relics of saints. They were believed to be able to act as a \'channel\' of divine power (the deceased saints therefore do not perform these miracles themselves).
Relics of a saint are often offered for veneration on the saint\'s feast day. In some places, the faithful come forward after Mass to kiss a reliquary containing the relic.[1] In Lier (Saint Gummarus) and Bruges (Holy Blood), processions take place, accompanied by extensive festivities. In other places, such as Aachen, Kornelimünster, Susteren, Maastricht and Huy, seven-yearly pilgrimages to the shrine are organized, often based on centuries-old traditions. During the rest of the year, the relics are kept in the sacristy or in a secure storage place, sometimes under the care of a brotherhood dedicated to the devotion to this saint. Famous relics worldwideRelics related to Christthe relics of the Holy Crossthe Holy Blood of Christthe Holy Grailthe Holy Lancethe Shroud of Turinthe Holy Tunic of Trierthe Sudarium of Oviedothe Cloth of Edessathe Cloth of the Virgin MaryRelics of saintsThe bones of the holy apostles Peter and Paul in RomeThe uncorrupted body of Saint Bernadette of Lourdes.
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