March Auction
Lot 378:
1940s Old ecclesiastical Thurible, portable Incense burner or Censer
Description
Mid-20th-century ecclesiastical thurible (censer), of multi-part construction, designed for the burning of incense during liturgical services. The body comprises a two-part structure with an internal copper incense dish. The domed lid is decoratively pierced with openwork ventilation holes and fitted with a suspension ring.
The censer retains its original chain assembly, including a secondary lifting chain mechanism for raising the lid during use. Functional and decorative, the form reflects traditional ecclesiastical design of the early-to-mid 20th century.
Details
Type: Thurible / Censer (portable incense burner)
Period: Circa 1940s
Construction: Multi-part metal body with internal copper incense dish
Lid: Pierced openwork design
Suspension: Top-mounted ring with full chain assembly and separate lifting chain
Dimensions: 9 inches high x 5.5 inches wide
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