Hoooooge crucifix

[Joe-Dirt]

Found this 8” down in the woods near my house, Jesus broke off I think but the weird thing is it’s got intact wood inlays😳
Thanks for lookin’
Be safe
I’ll post better pictures after it gets cleaned up

 

[Jeff H]

Nice. That's the kind they use to ward off vampires.

 

[A2coins]

Or if youve done alot of things wrong lol

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Cleaned up a bit. If anyone has a guess on its age, lemmmmme know please
GL,HH&BS

 

[Truth]

Man I really love that cross Joe!!

 

[mindcrime1988]

Nice crucifix. I always like finding those and any religious medallions.

 

[Westfront]

Cleaned up a bit. If anyone has a guess on its age, lemmmmme know please
GL,HH&BS

Looks like a happy death crucifix to me. By the look of it i say late 19thC. early 20thC.

 

[Trezurehunter]

That Crucifix is a nice find.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[xr7ator]

I see the silver dime and that along with all the other stuff=SUCCESS! Grats on the digs, Joe. Keep it up!

 

[ToddsPoint]

I had one of those once that was my grandmothers. The wood is black and is usually ebony. Some have a skull and crossbones at the base like this one. Don't know exact age. Gary

add. These were made in Germany.

 

[Argentium]

The Cross is a special find - as we are well into Holy Week now ! The absence of the Body of Christ on the cross is a powerful reminder that the story doesn't end there ! As to dating it I think it is circa 1870 - 1900 - Reminds me of Victorian crosses worn by Monks and Nuns ..Nice find !

 

[Inspector]

That's a beauty JD, congts on the save & stay safe

 

[alex12]

Joe that cross is amazing!!!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Thanks for the input guys!! Stay safe

 

[RustyGold]

Very nice find JD. it’s amazing how long ebony lasts. Stay safe!

 

[JeffInMass]

Absolutely awesome find Joe! As my avatar will depict, I'm a huge fan of religious items- I found my avatar Jesus medallion with the crucifix on Good Friday, 2004- meant so much to me that's it's tattooed on my arm.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Nice finds, congrats!