Sacred Items Pendant Appraisal

Vintage Silver-Tone Arma Christi Crucifix Pendant

This is a small, cast metal crucifix featuring the 'Arma Christi' (Instruments of the Passion) iconography. The piece is crafted from a silver-toned metal, likely a base metal alloy or pewter given the soft casting details and matte patina. The central figure is a high-relief Corpus Christi beneath the 'INRI' title. Surrounding the figure are several symbolic elements: a ladder and a spear on the right and left sides of the vertical beam, representing the tools used during the crucifixion. At the base of the cross, there is a small heart symbol. The material shows a uniform grey patina consistent with aged silver-plate or non-precious white metal. The casting quality is mid-grade, with slightly soft edges indicating a mass-produced religious devotional item rather than a hand-chased artisan piece. The condition is good, showing minor surface abrasions and some softening of the relief due to handling and wear. A small integral bail is present at the top for suspension on a chain or rosary. While the user notes '1721', the style and manufacturing method suggest a mid-20th-century vintage production, possibly a reproduction of an earlier colonial or traditional European design.