A relic of life's final passage—this complete 1897 Last Rites Box was once used by priests to perform the final blessings for the dying, offering comfort and spiritual preparation for the afterlife. These sets were often kept in homes or carried by clergy to ensure a person’s last moments were met with prayer, holy water, and anointment. Encased in oak, this set remains intact with all its original components, preserving a ritual deeply woven into history. A rare and evocative piece for collectors of religious artifacts and historical oddities.
The set includes a crucifix holy water font candelabra, two glass holy water bottles, two Priests and communion linens, anointment cotton, ablution water spoon-cup, two silver plates, two candles, holy water sprinkle, an alter linen and paper booklet with information and instructions for performing the last rites ritual, all enclosed in an oak case.
