Antique Style Church Thurible – Brass Religious Censer –...

ANTIQUE CHURCH LITURGICAL CENSER – BRASS OR BRONZE THURIBLE – RELIEF WINGED CHERUBS – LONG CHAINS – SACRED ART – 19TH-CENTURY STYLE Magnificent antique liturgical censer made of gilded metal, decorated with winged cherubs and raised botanical motifs, and suspended by long metal chains. An interesting piece of sacred art and traditional religious ornamentation, designed for burning incense during ceremonies and liturgical celebrations. The piece has a historicist aesthetic inspired by classical styles, with an elaborate combination of ornamental reliefs, geometric perforations, and angel figures. Key features - Object: liturgical censer, also known as a thurible. - Original use: burning incense during religious ceremonies. - Material: gold-toned metal, possibly brass or a copper alloy. - Decoration: raised winged cherubs and a border of botanical motifs. - Style: traditional ecclesiastical, with historicist inspiration. - Period: an antique-looking piece, possibly from the late 19th or first half of the 20th century; no documentary dating is available. - Suspension: set of metal chains with a top finial. - Inner container: retains a metal bowl for holding the embers. - Condition: antique, with patina, wear, and signs of use. - Provenance and maker: unidentified. Detailed description The censer has a hemispherical lower body made of gilded metal, resting on a circular molded foot. Its structure consists of a lower vessel intended to hold the embers and a perforated upper lid that allows smoke to escape as the incense burns. The upper section stands out for its raised neck, slightly narrowed in the middle, and decorated with small circular perforations and diamond-shaped geometric openings. The whole piece is topped with a ribbed dome and an upper ring. A richly ornamented border of raised botanical motifs runs around the joint between the body and the lid. One of its most appealing features is the presence of winged cherub heads, incorporated into the points where the vessel is suspended. These angelic motifs are characteristic of traditional religious ornamentation. The censer retains its long metal chains, which allow it to hang suspended and the lid to be raised to access the inner vessel. Interior and signs of use Inside, it retains a metal bowl intended to hold the embers or charcoal used to burn incense. It shows traces of ash, darkening, and combustion deposits, consistent with its use as a censer. These details add historical and decorative interest to the piece, although they do not, on their own, make it possible to determine its exact date of manufacture. Condition Antique condition, with wear and patina consistent with its use and storage. The following can be observed: - Darkening and variations in the metal’s tone. - Scratches, scuffs, and surface marks. - Wear to the gilded finish. - Combustion residue and interior darkening. - Aging of the chains and rings. - Irregularities typical of a used piece. The piece retains its main visible components, including the lid, body, chains, and inner bowl. No documented restoration or safety inspection for reuse with burning embers has been carried out. Sold in its current condition, as shown in the photographs. Historical and decorative interest Censers of this type are part of the European tradition of religious metalwork and were used for generations during liturgical celebrations. Its design, angel decoration, and long chains make this piece especially appealing to: - Collectors of sacred art and religious antiques. - Collectors of liturgical and ecclesiastical objects. - Enthusiasts of antique and historicist decor. - Those decorating classical interiors and collection spaces. A piece with a strong ornamental presence, rich figurative decoration, and signs of historical use. The photographs form part of the description and show its condition.

Estimación:150€

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