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The chalice is made of gilded copper. The nodule of the chalice is decorated with glass stones. The stand depicts the suffering head of Christ. Under the chalice is the engraving MARIAS. The chalice was made probably during the years of observation of an abbot Matej Majerle (1626-1628).

Classic-style thurible (or Censer) made of silver. The master seal IS indicates that the thurible was allegedly made by Johann Steiner (died in 1853 in Ljubljana).

Baroque style aspersory (aspergill) made of copper. The vessel was supposedly hung in the sacristy.

Smaller brass made monstrance. Ovally raised leg is embellished by four shellfish motifs.

Altar candlestick made of silver plated brass. The lower part with legs is decorated with ornaments of flowers and reliefs of angelic heads. On the lower trapezoidal part of the candlestick, there is the inscription of the maker and the year: "Anton Petterlin / 1838".

A classic altar candlestick made of silver plated metal.

Bronze altar bell with wooden handle and metal pendulum.

A bronze bell with five images: a blessing bishop with a mitre and a pastorale (perhaps St. Peter Alkantarsky?), a monk with a book, a skull and a crucifix, and with Jesus on a cross. 

Gold and silver plated. On the reverse is the IHS monogram engraved. Paten has two unclear trademarks, among which it is possible to recognize a lily with a crown. The third stamp is unclear.

A sanctuary lamp (also called chancel lamp, altar lamp, everlasting light, or eternal flame) from brass sheets with hand-held ears for a chain.

A Silver pyx from 1806. Master stamp in oval, stamp? M. Overview stamp for Carniola 18??,silver stamp for Carniola 1806-07.

Aspergillium is a preparation for liturgical sprinkling with blessed water. Aspergillium is made as a perforated metal.

Larger, stony, freestanding lavabo.

The Thurible (or Censer) is covered with a lid and decorated with three perforated crosses. The Thurible was made by Slovene refugees at workshop in Spittal near the Drava river in Austrian Carinthia between the years 1945-50.

France Dolinar's chalice was made by Ivan Kregar, according to the plan of architect Jože Plečnik in 1938. On the front of the stand is the inscription: "Francetu za novo Sv. mašo, 10.VIII. 1938/teta. FECIT Ivan Kregar, Ljubljana 1938". Pile stones are made of tombac.

The portable monstrance from late 19^th century. The monstrance has a stamp marked "CK" on the edge. The monogram IHS is engraved on the lid, it has a stamp of silver marked "R" on the perimeter. It is stored in a paper box lined with velvet inside. The portable monstrance was once owned by the Slovene Old Catholic Church, which operated in Slovenia between 1935 and 1991.

The gilded brass boat is shell- decorated and opens with a C-shaped opener.

The pyx with a silver-plated brass cover for storing communion bread. The interior is covered in fabric.

The monogram IHS is engraved on the cover of the pyx. Inside of the pyx is gilded while the outside is silver-plated brass. Whit the noose on the top, the priest hung the pyx around his neck.

The metal round dish is made of gilded brass and is in Latin called »vasculum purificationis«. It is used for cleaning the fingers (thumb and forefinger) of a priests after they shared Holy Communion. 

The small pyx is gilded from the inside. Two initials CK and M and the coat of arms of the manufacturer with the year 1807 are engraved on the pyx.

The Baroque style monstrance in a sunburst shape made of beaten silver and gilded brass. A relief of God the Father is attached to the top of the monstrance. Below is the Mary with Jesus, dressed in triangular coats. In the middle by the side are two angels holding a crown. The relief is attached to a heart-shaped silver plate. The top of the monstrance is adorned with a simple cross with a decorative green stone.

The silver plated brass altar candlestick has the inscription of the maker and the year: "Anton Petterlin / 1838".

The silver plated brass altar candlestick has the inscription of the maker and the year: "Anton Petterlin / 1838".

A typical 17^th century candlestick is cast in bronze and stands on a three-sided foot with lion paws.

The Chalice with a silver cup is decorated with multicolored glass stones.

The holy oil vessel is made of gilded brass. The vessel was used to store holy oil for the sick or for the last anointing.

The silver pyx has a poorly visible stamped mark. The interior is gilded.

The gilded (?) brass custódia was used for liturgical purposes by Slovenian refugees in refugee camps in Austria Carinthia after the Second World War.

The silver ciborium is made in the style of Historicism. The liturgical dish combines several artistic motives. The ciborium was used for liturgical purposes by Slovenian refugees in the refugee camp in Spittal/Carinthia between 1945 and 1950.

The low brass round dish was used for liturgical purposes by Slovenian refugees in the refugee camp in Spittal/Carinthia between 1945 and 1950. The metal round dish is made of gilded brass and is in Latin called »vasculum purificationis«. It is used for cleaning the fingers (thumb and forefinger) of a priests after they shared Holy Communion. 

A chalice with neo-Gothic elements. There are two stamps on the pile. It was used for liturgical purposes by Slovenian refugees in the camp Spittal/Carinthia between 1945 and 1950. 

The Baroque style chalice has a gilded silver cup. On the foot are symbols of Christ's suffering. The cup holder is decorated with finely cut Baroque acanthus. 

The chalice was used for the liturgical purposes by Slovenian refugees in the camp Spittal/Carinthia between 1945 and 1950. 

A neo-Gothic candlestick cast in bronze.On the inside of the foot is the label of the foundry 'M. Samassa Laibach'.

A neo-Gothic candlestick cast in bronze. On the inside of the foot is the label of the foundry 'M. Samassa Laibach'.

The chalice with a smooth pile. It has the engraved inscription JESUS. The Chalice has the stamp with the mark UNECHT.

A dish for the blessed water made in Baroque style.

The triangular-shaped stands are adorned with three blue stones. On the cup is the Latin inscription 'HIC EST ENIM CALIX SANGUINIS MEI'.

The monstrance with a four-sided foot, with four reliefs on sides: faith (a female figure with a cross and a book), hope (female figure with an anchor), calmness (?) (Female figure with chalice) and love (female character with two children). The monstrance has four turquises at the top of the stand.

Small container for communion bread and holy oil. The interior has three drawers for holy oil (baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick).

Rococo style chalice is made of gilded brass and gilded silver. 

Round pyx for storing communion bread. A stylized cross is engraved on the cover.

The chalice is made in Rococo style. The initials ICB (Ignatius Casparus Bertholt, born around 1719, died 1794 in Augsburgu) are engraved on the edge of the stand.

The chalice was presumably made in France or Italy.

The chalice with one precious stone. The top of the chalice is completed by a cup that does not have a crystal base, as is the case with Lukman’s chalice. The chalice is made of tombac. The inscription on the underside of the stand: »Izd. Ivan Kregar Ljubljana «.

The chalice is decorated with one precious ston. The top of the chalice is completed by a cup that does not have a crystal base, as is the case with Lukman’s chalice. The chalice is made of tombac. The inscription on the underside of the stand: »Dar očeta P. Simona Ašič Rock Springs Wyo. ZDA. 31.VIII.1930/ Izd.Ivan Kregar Ljubljana.«

The chalice is made of gilded silver and tombac. There is a small precious stone in the stand.

The gilded silver chalice is made in Rococo style. The inscription is engraved on the bottom of the chalice: »R.(everendus) P.(ater) Antoni Ochsner in Einsidl im Jahr 1759«.

Baroque style chalice with silver cup and a punched stamp marked '12H'.

Gilded chalice with engraved inscription JRSVS on the node. It is decorated with enamel. 

A typical 17^th century candlestick is cast in bronze and stands on a three-sided foot with lion's paws. The decoration contains three reliefs of an angel's heads with outstretched wings.

The candlestick is cast in bronze. It has been repaired in the past. The year 1594 and the monogram VG are engraved on the node.

The silver-plated brass boat decorated with acacia leaves is made in Historicist style.