"Box Of Holy Oils, In Pewter. Paris. 18th Century. "
For baptism and extreme anointing. In the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped, on a molded base. Ogee lid with flat top, topped with a cross. Complete with its 3 ampoules with screwed applicator, engraved OL.IN (Oléum Infirmorum) OL .St (Oléum Sanctum) St CH (Sanctum Chrisma). Closure by brass push button actuating a spring. Hallmark of Jean Simon PETIT, master in PARIS in 1766. Control hallmark on the nave used from 1765. Length: 12.3 cm. Width: 6.8 cm. Total height: 11.6 cm. Clear, silky patina. Period: 18th century. Very good condition. Free shipping by COLISSIMO for mainland France.