Antique Jennings Brothers Crucifix Table Alter Jesus Christ JB 142 Art Metal.

Obvious wear on the finish. There are roses on the 4 footed base. Cast metal. It is 10.25 inches tall and 5 and 1/8 inches wide. The base is 4 inches by 3 inches. It is a lovely piece by the Jennings Brothers Metal Foundry in Bridgeport, Connecticut USA. Late 1800s

Not magnetic

It is marked on the bottom. JB 142

JENNINGS BROTHERS METAL FOUNDERY

The Jennings Brothers Metal Foundery was opened by the 3 Jennings Brothers in 1890 in Bridgeport, CT. Their offices started in 2 small wood buildings and their foundery in a brick building. Ultimately, they expanded to a larger factory biulding which was located on Elm Street in Bridgeport.

They specialized in metal art and maintained a staff of artists and sculptors to craft their metal art objects ("Nouveau" metal art) which included clocks, bookends, statues, metal cases, candelabras and some silver-plated utensils. Their original items were signed with the initials "JB" on each pieces