Rare antique pewter pax board with handle.
19th century.
Paxes or osculatories were used in the Middle Ages and Renaissance for the kiss of peace in the Catholic Mass. 
Jesus on the cross is represented in the center of a very ornate frame. Mary and probably John are at his feet.
There is a small loop and small square with a hole at the bottom at the back of the plaque, suggesting the plaque had a different purpose initialy. The handle was added later. It holds perfectly well but it wasn't attached in the neatest way.
Marks and imperfections commensurate with age and use such as stains, discolouration, small chips and scratches. 
A small part of the frame was broken.
This is the first time I find a pax board as they are really difficult to come by!
Size plaque approx. 17 x 12 cm / 6.69 x 4.72 inches
Weight: 396 grams.
The pictures are part of the descritption.
 
 
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