Dimensions (approx.):
Crucifix height: ~12.5", Base 5.25"
Candlesticks height: ~10.5", Base 4", Candle Holder 1"
Vases height: ~8.5", Base 3"
 
 
This intimate brass altar set—comprising a well-proportioned crucifix, dual candlesticks, and a pair of memorial vases—is steeped in devotional history and quiet elegance. The crucifix, delicately cast and mounted on a hexagonal base, bears subtle signs of its age: a break long since mended with care, now softened by the passage of time. Its warm patina speaks of prayer and persistence.
 
The accompanying candlesticks echo a restrained neoclassical form, while the twin altar vases carry personal reverence—each inscribed with:

“For the Glory of God and in loving memory of Elizabeth Muhlenberg Irwin Tallidge.”
A small imperfection along the rim of one vase serves as a reminder of the set’s long and cherished liturgical use.
 
Ideal for a home chapel/altar or as a centerpiece in a sacred art collection, this ensemble invites reflection and meditation and honors the timeless beauty of the Catholic faith.
 
Condition:
Visible wear and patina throughout
Crucifix has been broken and securely repaired (see pictures)
One vase has rim damage
Overall sturdy and display-ready with age-appropriate imperfections