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Dropping holy oil, sterling silver engraved OI on the body and decorated with a cross on the lid, punched Minerva (1st title) and punch a goldsmith, of XIXth century.
This bulb is in good condition. The punches are a little tired.
A note: some tiny bumps and dents on the body, micro-scratches usagae to see pictures.
Small containers of silver or tin, covered, used for the anointing of holy oil. They are three in number, identified by an inscription: Oleum Catechumenorum (OC / oil for baptism) also called Oleum Sanctum (OS), Oleum Infirmorum (IO / for extreme unction) and Sancta Chrisma (SC / chrism) . The bulb Chrism and Holy Oil can be met. (Excerpt from Subject Thesaurus religeiux Catholic Worship).
