Chrismatorium, Chrismatorium of silver. The cylindrical box has a loose, slightly convex lid with a round button that is crowned by a cross. The body of the box is composed of two parts, the top of which closes on the bottom, and can be locked by means of a bayonet catch. Profiled bands run along the lower and upper edges of both parts. The inside of the lower part is divided into four compartments by partitions. These are closed by a flat lid. The letters O, C and I are engraved on the lid. The inside of the upper part is gilded and closed with a flat lid. The cross on the lid is decorated with engraving: three pierced hearts and the letters IHS. On the bottom is engraved: Geesteren 1761, IHS ('Iesus Hominum Salvator'), symbol of Christ, orb (symbol of sovereignty, sphere with cross on top), weduwe Johan Henrich Thyl (attributed to), in or before 1761, silver (metal), engraving, h 10.5 cm × d 6.5 cm
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