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      Iron Key to the City of Toronto given to Card. McGuigan in 1946 on his return from Rome at a civic reception.

      Silver Trowel presented to Abp. McGuigan on the occasion of the laying of the cornerstone for the new St. Michael's College, August 27, 1935 (A.W. Holmes, Architect; George A. Fuller Co. of Canada Ltd., General Contractor).

      Silver Trowel (tarnished) presented to Card. McGuigan on the occasion of the laying of the Dedication Stone of St. Joseph's High School, Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, May 31, 1947.

      Chrism oil stock, used for anointing in Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Orders. Stock of Sterling silver, makers mark, Benziger Bros. New York. c1875.

      Bronze plate of Bp. Francis V. Allen that had been used as a printer's plate.

      Bugia, or hand-candlestick (carried by a server standing beside a bishop at some liturgical celebrations). Gold or brass plated. Base is quatrefoil shape. 1920s. From the Good Shepherd Sisters.

      Gold ring with shell cameo carving of the Madonna. The papal coat of arms is inscribed on either shoulder. The inscription on the ring says “Arch’bp N. McNeil to Bp. J. T. Kidd.”

      Lamp and bell used to signify that the Blessed Sacrament was being carried from the Church to the home of the sick for Viaticum. (Specifically for outdoor use hence the hurricane glass). c. 1920.

      Ornate brass crozier made of four assembled parts.

      More on death mask. Some of the most famous death masks include those of Dante Alighieri, Mary Queen of Scots, and Napoleon Bonaparte. The Laurence Hutton Collection of Life and Death Masks at Princeton University Library contains over a hundred likenesses of English and American literary and political figures.

      Thurible, silver, C 1880's

      Boat with spoon, silver; (boat-shaped vessel which holds incense before it is put into a thurible. c 1880's.

      Large Victorian tilting set: ice pitcher and base with handle. Vessel has a hinged lid, pouring spout, and handle can be hung at either side on the base. Base has a high handle for carrying; silver

      Viaticum cabinet, sick call set or last rites box in three pieces: back portion with compartment for liturgical items and a rendition of the "Pieta"; decorated glass front with the words: "Blessed Be Thy Holy Name"; wooden outer frame with hinged door with cloth backing opens to liturgical compartment - …

      Glass Holy Water Bottle

      Bronze sculpture, 17.5 cm high and 5.5 cm across – figure in a robe with arms lifted and one foot set in front of the other – there is a symbol, a sort of crude house shape on the base of the sculpture.

      Set of three gold pallium pins, each with a yellow gemstone, possible yellow topaz or citrine.