collectible

1952 Handcrafted Philippine Wooden Cross - Historic Fr. Reilly Connection (Broken/Needs Repair)

Price: €25

Description:
A piece of mid-century religious history with a direct connection to Irish clergy, now offered as a restoration project. This is a handcrafted, double-sided wooden religious cross from the Philippines, dated 1952.

Features beautiful handwritten provenance text on the base tracking its donation in the Philippines in 1952 and its presentation to Irish Rev. Fr. Patrick Reilly in 1953.

Dimensions:

Height: 33.5 cm

Condition Note (Please Read):
The item is broken and needs repair/glueing. The upper carved section has completely snapped off from the lower round wooden base at the neck (see close-up photos). It is currently held together only by the internal metal rod and an old rubber band support. There is also a crack near the top below the wings. Selling strictly as-is for restoration or rustic display.

Collection Only from Dublin 15.