Silver container found at a catholic church.....

[7creeks]

It is 1" diameter and 1" tall. Had like a greasy substance inside. Been trying to identify what it is, the maker mark and whats inside it with no luck. I need help....

 

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[Ism]

Could be anointing oil in the container, other than that I have no help.

 

[cw0909]

Ism ID is correct , more info and 3 oil containers stacked, sorry i couldnt find the
hallmark/makers mark, the MM and HM would help date
ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER HOLY OIL STOCK SC OS OI (09/16/2011)
CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Vessels For Holy Oils
http://www.awakentoprayer.org/holy_oils.htm

 

[CaptEsteban]

It is up to you, but if I found it, I would arrange with the priest to have a meeting & return it.

 

[pkb]

yes I'd return it. Its sacred.

 

[Ant]

Me being Catholic I say contact the Monsignor. A*container that small could have been lost by a member of the church or the clergy, either way the Church would want that back. And for doing the right thing you will be blessed on your future metal detecting excursions.

 

[7creeks]

The church closed up in the 1960s. There is no other catholic church in the area. All that is left on this site is the church building and the owner is tearing it down.

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Great find there , congrats !! Very historical also if only it could talk =)

 

[7creeks]

The church was built in the 1880s. Just having a hard time finding the hallmark to date this. It would be great to be able to return it to someone but all the old members past away or moved on. Its a shame is old built is going to be tore down. It is a beautiful brick church. The school and houses are already gone.

 

[ohiowhiteguy]

that is really cool...i would keep it..i would love to have something like that in my collection..
anyway nice find indeed..i'd be back out there today..sounds like you found a great spot...
hh..
OWG...

 

[Ant]

I'm sure any Catholic Church would accept it. But if you decide to keep it you can dab the knuckle on your right index finger in the blessed holy oil balm and mark the sign of the cross on your forehead, any spot that ails you or someone else,

I found that when you become proficient with a metal detector the finds become less important. It becomes not about take, take, take, keep keep, keep. That find is IMO only worth its weight in silver but much more to a Catholic person. I don't fault you if you keep it because I haven't always tough like this.

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=tony2701000 gold bug 2 demonstration &sm=12

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=tony2701000 gold bug 2 demonstration &sm=12

 

[7creeks]

I'm sure any Catholic Church would accept it. But if you decide to keep it you can dab the knuckle on your right index finger in the blessed holy oil balm and mark the sign of the cross on your forehead, any spot that ails you or someone else,

I found that when you become proficient with a metal detector the finds become less important. It becomes not about take, take, take, keep keep, keep. That find is IMO only worth its weight in silver but much more to a Catholic person. I don't fault you if you keep it because I haven't always tough like this.

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=tony2701000%20gold%20bug%202%20demonstration%20&sm=12

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=tony2701000 gold bug 2 demonstration &sm=12

Its all about the history for me. It will go to the local historical society to display with items from area churches instead of leaving the county.

 

[Ant]

Well you will be Blessed for that (have luck), thanks for your public display of unselfishness, will be rewarded 10 fold.

 

[releventchair]

Not sure if this is related....but interesting to attend.

The Chrism Mass