Austrian Intaglio Crystal St Christopher With original sticker "MADE IN AUSTRIA", this mid 1900s-70s solid crystal figurine is a a sweet m,iniature intaglio with a frosted center of Saint Christopher. It's heavy and very classic. EXCELLENT condition, no chips, damage or repair, a perfect gift!
Size: 2 3/8" by 1 1/2"
 

Vintage Butterscotch Bakelite Crucifix Delightful catalin marbelized bakelite cross with Jesus in gold tone metal. Hanger on the back. Circa 1930s-40s. EXCELLENT condition!
Size: 8.25" by 5"
 

RARE STAR STERLING ENAMEL MEDAL COGNOSCETIS VERITATEM This is a wonderful old medallion hanging on a regal thick purple ribbon. It is stamped sterling silver and has a gold vermeill wash. There is a stamp above the sterling mark but I cannot decipher it.

The front of the medal has an enamel shield with a Latin phrase taken from John Chapter 8. It says "cognoscetis veritatem" which means, "You will know the truth".

I am not sure what this was given for and when. I welcome any information. The piece is in excellent condition, no damage or repair or enamel loss. It weighs an approximate whopping 33 grams or OVER an ounce!
 

HUGE ANTIQUE CARVED WOODEN FRENCH NUN'S LOURDES Purchased in Paris France on a trip to Europe several years ago. Early 1900s, souvenir piece from Lourdes, wonderful hand carved extra long rosary. Similar to the ebony rosaries. Over 70" of carved beads plus an additional 12" long center hanging section with carved cross and crucifix. Excellent vintage condition.
 

1958 CARVED WOODEN JERUSALEM ILLUSTRATED BIBLE Printed in Great Britain but made as a souvenir of Jerusalem. Apprx 6" by 4".

Lovely wood with a carved Jerusalem cross on the front and JERUSALEM on the back. Contains the old and new testaments. Lovely color illustrations all throughout. Gold leaf on the edges on the pages.

Beautiful bible, compact and portable. Binding is loose and repairable, otherwise in good condition, nice collectible.
 

SUPERB ANTIQUE VINTAGE METAL FIGURE STATUE of JESUS Circa 1920s-30s, bronze finish over white metal. Apprx 4 3/4" tall, nice detail, lovely religious statue. Excellent vintage condition.
 

UNUSUAL ANTIQUE FRENCH CELLULOID RELIGIOUS SCENE STATUE Apprx 3 3/8" high by 3 1/8" wide. Antique celluloid circa late 1800s, early 1900s. Marbelized blue swirl celluloid with a cream base. Purchased when I was in France a few years ago. Dark metal scene in a raised relief, appears to be Virgin Mary Mother Mary Madonna. Unsure of metal, probably some sort of base material, not brass or bronze.

Good vintage condition with one chip out of the back rear right corner. Great conversation piece.
 

SUPERB ANTIQUE BRONZE JESUS STATUE CROWN of THORNS Apprx 5" high, I bought it exactly how it is, lovely old patina, no polishing. May have come off of a larger piece judging from the bottom.

Jesus is well detailed, wearing a crown of thorns, lovely bust depiction of Jesus.

Excellent condition. Heavy weight for its size, circa early 1900s, perhaps earlier?
 

ANTIQUE MINIATURE CARVING RELIGIOUS JESUS STONE PLAQUE Apprx 2 1/4" by nearly 2" wide, appears to be a stone of some sort, really not sure. Raised relief of Jesus. Came out of an estate years ago that was full of authentic antiquities. It's been in my collection for over 20 years.

Feels cold to the touch like real stone. When I look at this under a loop, it looks as if it has been hand carved, though I know there are probably very good quality molded plaques that can have this look.

Very good condition w/ only a little nick off the back, unseen from the front.

Circa early to mid 1900s, possbily even earier.
 

COLLECTION 13 VINTAGE & ANTIQUE HOLY CARDS Thirteen items for one bid. Pictures tell the story. Some date to the early 1900s, a couple are towards to late 1800s. Saint Teresa, St. Francis, miscellaneous prayer cards.
 

VINTAGE JAPANESE PORCELAIN SAINT LAZARUS FIGURINE Measuring approximately 8" high, I estimate this to be at least from the 1940s or 50s.

The lovely piece is a figural porcelain statue of Saint Lazarus, or as on the front of this piece, "SAN LAZARO". It has its original label on the bottom which says "SANMYRO JAPAN". The attention to detail is excellent! Hand painted in muted tones, the figurine depicts the martyr, Lazarus (I bought this from an Episcopalian proest who explained that this is NOT Mary Magdellen's son, but rather the Lazarus from a different bible parable). He stands with a crutch and sores over his body, and at his feet are two dogs.

In excellent condition, this great piece makes quite a terrific display. Free of any damage or repair whatsover, it is original and as detailed on the back as it is on the front.
 

RARE ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER 1925 ETCHED KIDDUSH CUP Apprx 2 1/8" tall, top diameter is also about 2 1/8". Stamped and hallmarked, sterling silver, M.C.84.

Little cup is hand etched with Hebrew lettering, it is worn down from age but no dings or dents. I can make out a faint tching of a date of what appears to be 1927. Weighs apprx 37 grams.

I have saved this for about 20 yrs, and I bought it from an estate of the original owners. It has never been offered for sale before.

Lovely and rare piece of Judaica, very nice Jewish design. Good vintage condition, some tarnish, warm unpolished patina.
 

VINTAGE EUROPEAN OUR LADY OF OLIVES MINIATURE PLAQUE Purchased in Europe, made of a composition type material to look like wood, appears pressed, about 2" by 1 1/2", circa early to mid 1900s, across the arch of the top is says:

OUR LADY OF OLIVES PRAY FOR US AND GIVE US THINE AID

Very nice vintage condition, original, no damage or repair, can be worn on a cord or chain.
 

ANTIQUE METAL JESUS HEART CROWN METAL WALL HANGING Approx. 6 1/4" by 4 1/2" metal wall hanging, nice detail, early 1900s, somewhat heavy, probably lead based, gold painting, lovely religious piece of Jesus with a detailed heart with crown of thorns, very good condition, little hoop on back to hang it on the wall.
 

UNUSUAL VINTAGE RELIGIOUS SAMUEL & MOTHER FRAMED PRINT Approx 10.5" by 8.5" framed print, entitled "THE BOY SAMUEL AND HIS MOTHER". Beautifully colored, lovely circa 1930s-40s print, original and complete, good vintage condition, no damage or repair.
 

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN IRON & WOOD CHRISTMAS TREE STAND Stand or holder, late 1800s, early 1900s, from a local Atlanta estate, about 17" across at its widest point. Very unusual and collectible, wooden center with ornate cast iron legs. Appears to be all original, original painting still intact, a hunter's green/blue, complete, excellent vintage condition. Sold as found.could use a little cleaning up.
 

ANTIQUE PORCELAIN VIRGIN MARY MADONNA DISPLAY PLATE Early to mid 1900s, lovely .5" diameter plate, stamped on the back "Shadows by Taylor, Smith, and Taylor". Designed by GILKES (?).

Lovely colors, mint condition, no damage or repair.
 

VINTAGE RELIGIOUS PRINT WOMAN w BIBLE IN GARDEN A tad over 13.5" by 10.5", lovely antique religious color print, woman holding a holy bible in a garden, white painted wooden frame, circa early to mid 1900s, shows wear but print is bright and stll very nice. All original, fair to good vintage condition, sold as found, priced accordingly, glass, frame and print free of damage.
 

ANTIQUE BRASS BRONZE SMALL JESUS CROWN OF THORNS STATUE Classic bust of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns, about 4 1/2" tall, appears to be either bronze or brass, purchased in France several years ago, lovely style, high quality, heavy weight, exquisite detail, possibly from a church originally, circa late 1800s to early 1900s.

Excellent vintage condition, no damage or repair, superb religious piece.
 

VINTAGE POPE PIUS XII FRAMED RELIGIOUS CATHOLIC PRINT Approx 13.5" by 11.5", framed in an oak frame, print of Pope Pius XII, mid 1900s. Good vintage condition, some age to the back matting, but overall nice. Sold as found and priced accordingly.

More on the Pope from Wiki:

Pope Pius XII (Latin: Pius PP. XII), born Eugenio Maria Giuseppe Giovanni Pacelli (March 2, 1876 – October 9, 1958), reigned as the 260th pope, head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City, from March 2, 1939 until his death in 1958.

Before election to the papacy, Pacelli served as secretary of the Department of Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs, papal nuncio and Cardinal Secretary of State, in which he worked to conclude treaties with European and Latin-American nations, most notably the Reichskonkordat with Germany. His leadership of the Catholic Church during World War II remains the subject of continued historical controversy.

After the war, Pius XII contributed to the rebuilding of Europe, and advocated peace and reconciliation, including lenient policies toward vanquished nations and the unification of Europe. The Church, flourishing in the West, experienced severe persecution and mass deportations of Catholic clergy in the East. In light of his protests, and his involvement in the Italian elections of 1948, he became known as a staunch but pragmatic opponent of Communism. He signed thirty concordats and diplomatic treaties.

Pius XII explicitly invoked ex cathedra papal infallibility with the dogma of the Assumption of Mary in his 1950 Apostolic constitution Munificentissimus Deus. His magisterium includes almost 1,000 addresses and radio broadcasts. His forty-one encyclicals include Mystici Corporis, the Church as the Body of Christ; Mediator Dei on liturgy reform; Humani Generis on the Church's position on theology and evolution. He eliminated the Italian majority in the College of Cardinals with the Grand Consistory in 1946. His canonisation process is in progress.