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18th Century Religious Reliquary
18th Century Religious Reliquary

18th Century Religious Reliquary

Located in London, GB

18th Century Religious Reliquary An arm reliquary (or bras-reliquaries) is a “speaking reliquary”—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to house.

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Antique 1750s Italian Georgian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Italian Baroque Silver Gilt Reliquaries, Hand Form, Circa 1650, Pair
Italian Baroque Silver Gilt Reliquaries, Hand Form, Circa 1650, Pair

Italian Baroque Silver Gilt Reliquaries, Hand Form, Circa 1650, Pair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Italian Baroque (possibly 17th Century) Silver Gilt and Painted Hand Form religious Reliquaries (PRICED AS PAIR)

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Antique 17th Century Italian Modern Religious Items

Materials

Silver

18th Sacred Reliquary with Chalice and Consecrated Host in a Carved Gilt Frame
18th Sacred Reliquary with Chalice and Consecrated Host in a Carved Gilt Frame

18th Sacred Reliquary with Chalice and Consecrated Host in a Carved Gilt Frame

Located in Marbella, ES

An antique religious reliquary with a symbolic representation of the Eucharist, featuring a golden chalice with a consecrated host at the top, adorned with a cross in the center.

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Coral, Gold

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb Rome - S.Callisto
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb Rome - S.Callisto

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb Rome - S.Callisto

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage religious reliquary is part of a rosary and contains third-class relics, including earth from the Catacombs of Rome and a touch relic of Saint Callixtus (S.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact
Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact

Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact

Located in London, GB

Arm reliquary circa 1750 Italian Religious artifact An arm reliquary (or bras-reliquaries) is a "speaking reliquary"—a sacred vessel shaped like the body part it was intended to hou...

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Antique 1750s Italian Georgian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone
Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone

Antique Religious Carved Marble Church Reliquary Altar Stone

Located in Forney, TX

A scarce carved marble altar stone fragment, most likely Italian, the rectangular consecrated Carrara marble panel serves as a reliquary containing important relics, adorned with cro...

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Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Religious Items

Materials

Carrara Marble

Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture
Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture

Antique Italian Religious Giltwood Reliquary Relief Carved Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, depicting Saint Anne teaching the Virgin sculpt...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Bone, Giltwood

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary
Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Antique Gilt Bronze Reliquary

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th Century French gilt bronze reliquary with removable glass insets that hold an embroidered sachet. Measurements: Height: 14.5" Diameter: 9"

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Reliquaries
Pair of Antique Reliquaries

Pair of Antique Reliquaries

$4,900Sale Price / set|45% Off

Pair of Antique Reliquaries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of gold gilt Roman reliquaries from the 1800s.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gold

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box
Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th century Italian gilded reliquary box is made to contain a personal relic or shine. It has brackets for wall mounting. The front of the door has a hand carved image of such ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Reliquaries
18th Century French Reliquaries

18th Century French Reliquaries

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of three 18th century French Reliquaries. Carved wood with metal repousse over the wood Each piece contains the original Latin pages framed in original glass These were used b...

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Antique Early 18th Century French French Provincial Religious Items

Materials

Metal

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary
17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary

Located in Madrid, ES

A refined and devotional 17th-century sterling silver reliquary featuring a delicate reverse glass painting of the Virgin Mary.

Category

Antique 17th Century Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century Carved Giltwood Reliquary
19th Century Carved Giltwood Reliquary

19th Century Carved Giltwood Reliquary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely carved and detailed with a mix of silver and gold leaf together. Overall width is 18.5" Dated and signed on back side.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries
A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries

A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Pair of Burmese Rock Crystal Reliquaries. Two Buddhist stupa shaped containers, one with a bulbous beggar’s bowl shaped body and the other with flanged cylinder form body. Each rel...

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Antique 18th Century Burmese Other Religious Items

Materials

Rock Crystal

Reliquary Pendant, Silver, Enamel, 17th Century
Reliquary Pendant, Silver, Enamel, 17th Century

Reliquary Pendant, Silver, Enamel, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

One of its fronts presents a textile background under a transparent glass, space that was surely designed to contain relics. The other side has a brightly colored enamel with the Vir...

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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Other

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror
18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Giltwood Reliquary Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Originally conceived in the spirit of ecclesiastical reliquaries, this devotional-inspired object blends religious symbolism with decorative refinement.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Mercury Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket
Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket

Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Reliquary Casket

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

A Gothic Revival reliquary. Circa late 19th / early 20th century. Made of solid oak with fine carving. Reliquaries have been used to store relics since the Middle Ages. In sacred ...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Oak

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box
Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a very early French reliquary box used to hold personal articles such as a crucifix. The front door opens to reveal one wall in silk. The piece is in original condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750
Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Hand Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrine, Italian Baroque, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare hand carved wooden reliquary shrine with wonderful decoration, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. H:40cm W:39cm D:27,5cm

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th-century reliquary in solid silver, finely hand-engraved
18th-century reliquary in solid silver, finely hand-engraved

18th-century reliquary in solid silver, finely hand-engraved

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 18th-century reliquary in solid silver, finely hand-engraved, with an ornamental decoration typical of Baroque religious art.

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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century
Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century

Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century

Located in NANTES, FR

**Paperolle Reliquary Ornamented with a Virgin – Early 19th Century – Gilt Frame – This reliquary, composed of 19 paperolles, dates from the early 19th century. At the center is a ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Metal

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal
17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal

Located in Madrid, ES

A rare and sacred 17th-century sterling silver reliquary, exquisitely crafted and preserving relics of multiple unidentified saints.

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Antique 17th Century Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design
19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design

19th Century Italian Baroque Reliquaries, Gilt Brass, Ornate Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century pair of ornate gilded relicquaries made of brass with a gilt finish. The feature highly decorative Baroque or Rococo-style detailing, including intricate scrollwork, f...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750
Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

Pair of Silvered Wooden Reliquaries from France, Circa 1750

Located in Dallas, TX

The importance of reliquaries has been around since the 4th century, but over time they were also used to house belongings of non-religious privileged individuals, such as kings of F...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th century French Reliquary Virgin and the Child, 1890s
19th century French Reliquary Virgin and the Child, 1890s

19th century French Reliquary Virgin and the Child, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Beautiful 19th century reliquary representing a virgin and child surrounded by flowers and framed in a glazed terracotta frame. Glass decorated with hand-painted decoration. Good qua...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Terracotta, Glass

Reliquary Cross Pendant, Silver, Glass, 17th-18th Century
Reliquary Cross Pendant, Silver, Glass, 17th-18th Century

Reliquary Cross Pendant, Silver, Glass, 17th-18th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Devotional pendant made in silver with a Latin cross shape, decorated on the outside with simple scrolls, spikes, pearls and other elements of classicist inspiration, as well as a ri...

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Antique 18th Century European Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine
19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine

19th Century French Gothic Cathedral Giltwood & Glass Reliquary / Vitrine

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th Century French gothic cathedral giltwood & glass reliquary / vitrine France, mid-19th century. A reliquary is a container for the display and keeping holy relics safe.

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Mid-20th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Large Pair of 18th / 19th Century Italian Silvered Reliquaries
Large Pair of 18th / 19th Century Italian Silvered Reliquaries

Large Pair of 18th / 19th Century Italian Silvered Reliquaries

Located in Milford, NH

A fine large pair of Italian silvered metal over wood reliquaries with putti, grape, shell, and scrollwork design. Each have memorial pendant displays with names (The left reads S. I...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle
Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle

Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle

Located in Forney, TX

Boone Pickens, we're proud to offer this exceptional carved giltwood reliquary - monstrance from the early 18th century.

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Hand Carved And Silvered Wooden Baroque Reliquary, Circa 1750
Italian Hand Carved And Silvered Wooden Baroque Reliquary, Circa 1750

Italian Hand Carved And Silvered Wooden Baroque Reliquary, Circa 1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful and detailed reliquary holder with its beautiful weathered original silver, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses and old repairs.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb of Rome
Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb of Rome

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relic Catacomb of Rome

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage reliquary contains relics from earth of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 7/8" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. It is part of a R...

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Vintage 1950s German Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Reliquary Pendant, Flagellation of Christ, Silver, Enamel, 16th Century
Reliquary Pendant, Flagellation of Christ, Silver, Enamel, 16th Century

Reliquary Pendant, Flagellation of Christ, Silver, Enamel, 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

On one side of the pendant, Christ appears tied to a tall column in the center of the composition, being whipped by two sayones or soldiers with branches, following a customary compo...

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Antique 16th Century European Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Other

Late 17th Century Baroque Style Large Leaf Design Giltwood Monstrance Reliquary
Late 17th Century Baroque Style Large Leaf Design Giltwood Monstrance Reliquary

Late 17th Century Baroque Style Large Leaf Design Giltwood Monstrance Reliquary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 17th Century, Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Monstrance Reliquary in Original Antique condition, features foliate carving, intricate c. scroll and Stylized in...

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Antique 1690s Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Reliquaries with Original Mercury Glass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Reliquaries with Original Mercury Glass

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Reliquaries with Original Mercury Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Each religious carving features a shaped mercury glass mirror framed by deeply sculpted acanthus leaves and intricate Baroque-inspired ornamentation.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Mercury Glass, Giltwood

18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass
18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass

18th Century Italian Carved Gilt Wood Reliquary Mirror with Mercury Glass

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a table or a shelf with this beautiful antique gilt "Reliquaire" mirror. (Reliquary in English). Crafted in Italy circa 1780, the religious item stands on a tripod base endi...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Religious Items

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood, Mercury Glass

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair
18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair

18th Century Italian Carved Painted Wood Reliquary Altar Figure Bust Pair

Located in Forney, TX

Presents splendidly We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques! From an antique altarpiece, tabernacle, reredos, shrine niche, baptismal font...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Silver reliquary with a boxwood carving depicting the Descent from the Cross
Silver reliquary with a boxwood carving depicting the Descent from the Cross

Silver reliquary with a boxwood carving depicting the Descent from the Cross

Located in Madrid, España

Silver reliquary with a boxwood carving depicting the Descent from the Cross, and an illuminated engraving of the Immaculate Conception on the reverse. 17th century. Dimensions: 5 c...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains a relic of Saints with paper roll telling the name in latin. It is hand made of wood, hand carved and very professional made. it can be worn or just d...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century
Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Ancient Byzantine Bronze Double-Sided Engraved Reliquary Cross, 9th-12th Century

Located in New York, NY

Fine engraved double-sided Byzantine bronze reliquary cross, 9th-12th Century AD Excellent original patina Composed of two parts hinged at the top and connected to a large original...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 11 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 16 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.
Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.

Antique Italian Carved Silvered Gilt Wood Altar Reliquary Bust Sculpture 18th C.

Located in Forney, TX

Italy, late 18th century, church altar reliquary, hand carved solid wood, gesso, and silver leaf, in Baroque taste, finely detailed figural bust form, with hollowed central relic com...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face
Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face

Italian 19th Century Painted and Gilded Wooden Reliquary with Angel Face

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian 19th century painted reliquary. This reliquary features a gilded and carved angel face on the door. The sides are flanked with and lions faces with ring pulls. The general...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 23 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

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Antique 19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century
Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century

Reliquary Bronze Crucifix Pendant with Two Lateral Crosses, Italy, 17th Century

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A reliquary bronze crucifix on large engraved cross pendant with two hanging small crosses at both lateral sides of the large cross, Italy, early 17th century. Both small crosses wit...

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Gothic Revival Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door
Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door

Antique Early Romanesque Gothic Architectural Tabernacle Niche Door

Located in Forney, TX

We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques, from altarpieces, lecterns, reliquaries, santos figures, temple sculptures and shrines, salvaged building elements...

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Antique 18th Century European Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server
18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server

18th Century Spanish Colonial Church Altar Table now Sideboard Server

Located in Forney, TX

We have a wonderful collection of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century religious objects, including relic cabinet, tabernacle, altarpiece, retablo, reredos, triptych, devotional paintin...

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Antique 18th Century Central American Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

Royal Bavarian Liturgical Vessels – 3 Large Chromolithographs, Munich 1874
Royal Bavarian Liturgical Vessels – 3 Large Chromolithographs, Munich 1874

Royal Bavarian Liturgical Vessels – 3 Large Chromolithographs, Munich 1874

Located in Langweer, NL

Zettler, Munich, 1874 Keywords: Bavarian royal art, liturgical vessels, ecclesiastical art, church treasure, Munich Residenz, Ludwig II Bavaria, German chromolithograph, 19th centur...

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Antique 1870s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century

Located in London, GB

From the 12th century to 1370 there was a large industry producing metal objects decorated in enamel using the champlevé technique, of which most of the survivals (estimated at aroun...

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Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture
18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture

18th/19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Polychrome Wood Santo Altar Sculpture

Located in Forney, TX

From an important Italian tabernacle, European cathedral altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple statue, medieval Islamic Mosque stained glass window, Southeast Asian Buddha sculpture,...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Colonial Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

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19th cent.Reliquary
19th cent.Reliquary

19th cent.Reliquary

Unavailable

H 24 in W 21 in D 13 in

19th cent.Reliquary

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19 th cent reliquary

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Of Reliquaries
Pair Of Reliquaries

Pair Of Reliquaries

Unavailable

H 11 in W 7 in D 4 in

Pair Of Reliquaries

Located in Atlanta, GA

Charming Pair Of Gilded And Painted Matching Reliquaries

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

Reliquary of Southern Italy
Reliquary of Southern Italy

Reliquary of Southern Italy

Unavailable

H 29.53 in D 15.75 in

Reliquary of Southern Italy

Located in Madrid, ES

Highly delicate Reliquary of southern Italy. Probably Naples, XVIII century. The quality of the carving and the delicacy of the painting is unique.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Religious Items

Pair of Gilt Bronze Reliquaries
Pair of Gilt Bronze Reliquaries

Pair of Gilt Bronze Reliquaries

Unavailable

H 15 in W 10.5 in D 8 in

Pair of Gilt Bronze Reliquaries

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A pair of gilt bronze church form reliquaries.

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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of exceptional Italian reliquaries
Pair of exceptional Italian reliquaries

Pair of exceptional Italian reliquaries

Unavailable

H 33 in W 14 in D 8 in

Pair of exceptional Italian reliquaries

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The oval plate within carved pierced foliate scroll continuous borders , raised on a central baluster support issuing stylized leaf scrolls

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Antique 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Italian Reliquary
Early 20th Century Italian Reliquary

Early 20th Century Italian Reliquary

Unavailable

H 23 in W 10 in D 7 in

Early 20th Century Italian Reliquary

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sealed oval shaped theca housing a white threadbare fabric embroidered with a red Sacre Coeur, a cross, wings, crossed keys, all entwined with a ribbon. The theca sits within a silve...

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Early 20th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Reliquary
19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Reliquary

19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Reliquary

Unavailable

H 26 in W 12 in D 9 in

19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Reliquary

Located in Miami, FL

Italian carved giltwood reliquary.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Reliquary, Italian, late 17th/early 18th c.
Reliquary, Italian, late 17th/early 18th c.

Reliquary, Italian, late 17th/early 18th c.

Unavailable

H 10 in W 23 in D 13 in

Reliquary, Italian, late 17th/early 18th c.

Located in Queenstown, MD

Painted Italian reliquary

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

Materials

Paint

Italian Contemporary Reliquary Inspired by Baroque Period
Italian Contemporary Reliquary Inspired by Baroque Period

Italian Contemporary Reliquary Inspired by Baroque Period

Unavailable

H 2.96 in W 1.97 in D 0.4 in

Italian Contemporary Reliquary Inspired by Baroque Period

Located in Genova, Liguria

Reliquary of Baroque inspiration, yet contemporary. Silver handcrafted, Italian. Written in Latin explaining the relics inside, but indecipherable. five relics inside, maybe one wi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Superb and Crisply Decorated Gilt Bronze Reliquary, France circa 1550
Superb and Crisply Decorated Gilt Bronze Reliquary, France circa 1550

Superb and Crisply Decorated Gilt Bronze Reliquary, France circa 1550

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Superb Gilt Bronze Reliquary Crisply Decorated in Fine Oriignal Condition. France, Circa, 1550

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Antique 16th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Large French Reliquary with Relics of Saints and Paperolles, 1800s
Large French Reliquary with Relics of Saints and Paperolles, 1800s

Large French Reliquary with Relics of Saints and Paperolles, 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is an absolutely gorgeous 19th century French reliquary (reliquary is also referred to as a shrine) and includes relics of 4 Saints-St Cam. de Leffis, S. Augus. E.D., S. Teresia...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Reliquaries, Italy
Pair of 18th Century Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Reliquaries, Italy

Pair of 18th Century Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Reliquaries, Italy

Located in Longueil, FR

Pair of richly carved Italian giltwood reliquaries dating to the 18th century. Origin: Italian Savoy Restored in the rules of art. Minor losses. Measures: Height 53 cm / Leng...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Reliquary with Putti Head Decoration
Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Reliquary with Putti Head Decoration

Pair of Italian Gilt Wood Reliquary with Putti Head Decoration

Located in Natchez, MS

Pair of Italian Reliquary with Putti Heads on clouds and rays of light all with glass chamber in Cartouche form on a base with foliate decoration

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

French Antique Reliquary with a Statue of Mary and Infant Jesus, 1700s
French Antique Reliquary with a Statue of Mary and Infant Jesus, 1700s

French Antique Reliquary with a Statue of Mary and Infant Jesus, 1700s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is an absolutely gorgeous 18th century French reliquary which includes relics of four martyrs in a wooden pyramid shaped case with three glass panes. It features an altar with c...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large French Empire Reliquary with Relics of 18 Saints and Paperolles, 1800s
Large French Empire Reliquary with Relics of 18 Saints and Paperolles, 1800s

Large French Empire Reliquary with Relics of 18 Saints and Paperolles, 1800s

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is an absolutely gorgeous early 19th century French reliquary (reliquary is also referred to as a shrine) and includes relics of 18 Saints- St Ursule, St Faustin, Ste Victoire, ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Religious Items

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Wood

19th Century French Carved Wood Oratory Reliquary Hand-Painted Porcelain Christ
19th Century French Carved Wood Oratory Reliquary Hand-Painted Porcelain Christ

19th Century French Carved Wood Oratory Reliquary Hand-Painted Porcelain Christ

Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE

Please click on "CONTINUE READING" to consult the entire description of the piece. This piece is a superb hand-carved frame with hand-painted porcelain depicting face of Jesus Chris...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

18th Century 67 inch Tall French Rococo Reliquary, with Angels Acanthus Leaves
18th Century 67 inch Tall French Rococo Reliquary, with Angels Acanthus Leaves

18th Century 67 inch Tall French Rococo Reliquary, with Angels Acanthus Leaves

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

This magnificent reliquary belonged to my maternal Grandmom, who inherited it from her parents. They were very pious French Roman Catholics ( not as strict, French before Catholic , ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Religious Items

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Wood

European Gothic Religious Gilt Metal Reliquary Altar Monstrance
European Gothic Religious Gilt Metal Reliquary Altar Monstrance

European Gothic Religious Gilt Metal Reliquary Altar Monstrance

Located in Forney, TX

An ornate Gothic style brilliantly gilded metal church monstrance altar reliquary. Continental Europe, 20th century, gilt brass ormolu, having a cross-form finial, over richly decor...

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20th Century European Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass

18th/19th Century Italian Altar Reliquary Tabernacle Religious Shrine Altarpiece
18th/19th Century Italian Altar Reliquary Tabernacle Religious Shrine Altarpiece

18th/19th Century Italian Altar Reliquary Tabernacle Religious Shrine Altarpiece

Located in Forney, TX

Excellent presentation / display --- We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques! From important historical objects, tabernacle cabinet, mons...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Mirror, Wood

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Reliquary with Monstrance Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant and petite antique church cabinet was crafted in France, circa 1780; the cabinet stands on small bun feet and features a single door with arched top decorated with hand ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Oak

17th c. Italian Reliquary
17th c. Italian Reliquary

17th c. Italian Reliquary

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H 10 in W 22 in D 11 in

17th c. Italian Reliquary

Located in Chireno, TX

Wood carved reliquary with puttis at each end. Traces of gilt and paint

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Reliquary Cross
18th Century Reliquary Cross

18th Century Reliquary Cross

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H 7.88 in W 4.93 in D 1.19 in

18th Century Reliquary Cross

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Superb reliquary cross, made of mezquite (Mexican wood) and brass. The work is typical of Nova Spanish Colonial age.       

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Antique Mid-18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Italian Baroque Glass Reliquary
Italian Baroque Glass Reliquary

Italian Baroque Glass Reliquary

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H 35 in W 33.5 in D 18 in

Italian Baroque Glass Reliquary

Located in Dallas, TX

an 18th century giltwood and glass Italian Baroque Reliquary of substantial size, commodious, entire rear panel of glass is hinged and opens

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Paint

17th Century French Reliquary
17th Century French Reliquary

17th Century French Reliquary

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H 15.5 in W 10.25 in D 5 in

17th Century French Reliquary

Located in Round Top, TX

A stunning French 17th century carved wood reliquary. This wonderful piece is hand carved with a beautiful finish in gilt and polychromed woods. Wonderful patina. The small knob feet...

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Antique 17th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

17th c. Reliquary Door
17th c. Reliquary Door

17th c. Reliquary Door

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H 30 in W 31.25 in D 2 in

17th c. Reliquary Door

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully Carved and Polychromed Giltwood Panel

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary
19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary

19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary

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H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 0.79 in

19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this amazing double face reliquary made in brass, inside we can see the image of San José, La Virgen Maria y El Niño Dios.

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Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Brass

18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary
18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary

18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary

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H 3.15 in W 2.56 in D 0.99 in

18th Century Spanish Colonial Mexican Reliquary

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

This type of jewelry always had a great value both for the materials in which they were made and for their religious content.  

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Antique Late 18th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Saint Barbara Hanging Reliquary, 18th Century
Saint Barbara Hanging Reliquary, 18th Century

Saint Barbara Hanging Reliquary, 18th Century

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H 4.14 in W 2.56 in D 0.4 in

Saint Barbara Hanging Reliquary, 18th Century

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Devotional reliquary dating from the 18th century and consecrated to Saint Barbara. This piece is presented in a rectangular wooden structure, originally conceived as a protective pe...

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

18th Century French Reliquary Fragment in Giltwood
18th Century French Reliquary Fragment in Giltwood

18th Century French Reliquary Fragment in Giltwood

Located in Round Top, TX

An 18th century French reliquary dedicated to Saint Filamena (Saint Philomena). Saint Filamena is the patron saint of infants, babies and youth. The reliquary is beautifully carved i...

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Antique 18th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Reliquary
Large 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Reliquary

Large 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood Reliquary

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and detailed reliquary holder with its original gilding, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Gilt Painted Reliquary Casket
18th Century Italian Gilt Painted Reliquary Casket

18th Century Italian Gilt Painted Reliquary Casket

Located in London, GB

18th century Italian gilt painted reliquary casket A true work of religious art in the form of a late 18th Century hand carved gold gilt painted reliquary casket.

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Antique 1780s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Gesso, Pine, Giltwood

18th Century Carved and Gilded Baroque Reliquary
18th Century Carved and Gilded Baroque Reliquary

18th Century Carved and Gilded Baroque Reliquary

Located in Dallas, TX

18th Century Carved and Gilded Baroque Reliquary is a remarkable sculpture with luster of its original gold! Intricate scrollwork predominates the work, with ribbon and floral motif...

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Antique 1790s Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century French Catholic Silvered Bronze Shrine Reliquary
18th Century French Catholic Silvered Bronze Shrine Reliquary

18th Century French Catholic Silvered Bronze Shrine Reliquary

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully crafted antique reliquary was crafted in France, circa 1780. The shrine features a cross standing above a crown of laurel leaves.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century Reliquary Wax Figure of Baby Jesus
19th Century Reliquary Wax Figure of Baby Jesus

19th Century Reliquary Wax Figure of Baby Jesus

Located in London, GB

19th Century Reliquary Wax Figure of Baby Jesus We are proud to offer a 19th Century Reliquary Wax Figure of Baby Jesus, the pine receptacle painted in original colours and decorat...

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Antique 1850s French Victorian Religious Items

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Wood

Reliquary Pendant, Silver, Glass, Wood, 17th Century
Reliquary Pendant, Silver, Glass, Wood, 17th Century

Reliquary Pendant, Silver, Glass, Wood, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

A devotional pendant in the shape of a chapel or altar, rectangular rectangular topped by a semicircle on which the piece that allows hanging the jewel is placed. On the outside, it ...

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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved Reliquary Busts
Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved Reliquary Busts

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved Reliquary Busts

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H 15.36 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in

Pair of 17th Century Italian Carved Reliquary Busts

Located in Buisson, FR

Complete unique set of two early Baroque reliquary busts with their beautiful color and gilding. Beautiful eyecatcher, Italy, circa 1650-1700 Weathered, losses and old repairs. ...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Wood

Important Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Reliquary Casket
Important Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Reliquary Casket

Important Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Reliquary Casket

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Important early 18th century Italian baroque reliquary casket This large casket is one of only a few of it’s kind to survive in such a fine state of preservation. It is datable to...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Mid-18th Century Italian Obelisk-Shaped Showcase Reliquary
Mid-18th Century Italian Obelisk-Shaped Showcase Reliquary

Mid-18th Century Italian Obelisk-Shaped Showcase Reliquary

Located in Milano, MI

A very rare Italian obelisk-shaped showcase reliquary realized in carved poplar, partially gilded and red painted, resting on a rectangular base; the back side is not decorated and s...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Bone, Poplar

Small Italian, 18th Century Carved and Silvered Baroque Reliquary
Small Italian, 18th Century Carved and Silvered Baroque Reliquary

Small Italian, 18th Century Carved and Silvered Baroque Reliquary

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful carved wooden reliquary with traces of its original silver. Very rare and original period piece. Real eyecatcher, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines
Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines

Italian 18th Century Pair Baroque Carved Wooden Reliquary Shrines

Located in Buisson, FR

Very rare hand pair carved wooden reliquary shrines with wonderful decoration and color/gilding, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses and old repairs. ( to my opinion glass onc...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Brass & Gilt Metal Monstrance Reliquary Piece, circa 1890
Antique Brass & Gilt Metal Monstrance Reliquary Piece, circa 1890

Antique Brass & Gilt Metal Monstrance Reliquary Piece, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Ostensoir (monstrance) Reliquary cross offers cast brass and gilt metal construction with crucifix over glass insert having surround of rays, raised on column with footed ...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Brass

Reliquary with Four Miniatures, Iron, Spain, Late 16th Century
Reliquary with Four Miniatures, Iron, Spain, Late 16th Century

Reliquary with Four Miniatures, Iron, Spain, Late 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Reliquary with four miniatures. Iron. Spain, late 16th century.

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Antique 16th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Other, Iron

19th Century Italian Antique Reliquary in Silvered and Gilded Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Reliquary in Silvered and Gilded Wood

19th Century Italian Antique Reliquary in Silvered and Gilded Wood

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and important antique reliquary made of carved gilded and silvered wood.

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Antique 1840s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Poplar

Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame
Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame

Antique 19th Century Multi-Saint Catholic Reliquary in Jeweled Frame

Located in Victoria, BC

A finely crafted 19th-century Roman Catholic reliquary featuring multiple saint relics preserved under glass within a gilded metal frame.

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Antique Late 19th Century Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilded Reliquary Shrine with Angel Heads
Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilded Reliquary Shrine with Angel Heads

Italian 18th Century Baroque Gilded Reliquary Shrine with Angel Heads

Located in Buisson, FR

Unique gilded reliquary shrine with two angel heads, Italy, circa 1750 Weathered, small losses.

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Gold and Enamel Devotional Pendant or Reliquary, Mallorca School, Spain
Gold and Enamel Devotional Pendant or Reliquary, Mallorca School, Spain

Gold and Enamel Devotional Pendant or Reliquary, Mallorca School, Spain

Located in Madrid, ES

Devotional pendant or reliquary. Gold, enamel. Mallorca school, 17th century. Devotional pendant or rectangular reliquary made of gold and enamels that has a simplified Annunciation...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Other

Austrian Silver-Gilt and Enamel Reliquary, Reinhold Vasters, circa 1870
Austrian Silver-Gilt and Enamel Reliquary, Reinhold Vasters, circa 1870

Austrian Silver-Gilt and Enamel Reliquary, Reinhold Vasters, circa 1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

The base set with three hidden draws to store religious relics, these may be the purported or actual physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing, or some object ass...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Reliquary Baptismal Gothic Oak Octagonal Baptismal Cabinet Circa 1900
Antique Reliquary Baptismal Gothic Oak Octagonal Baptismal Cabinet Circa 1900

Antique Reliquary Baptismal Gothic Oak Octagonal Baptismal Cabinet Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Gothic Reliquary Baptismal offers oak construction in octagonal form, c1900 Measures - 49"h x 19"diam Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DELIVERY RATES available to mo...

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Early 20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Oak

Gold and Enamel Devotional Pendant or Reliquary, Mallorca School, Spain
Gold and Enamel Devotional Pendant or Reliquary, Mallorca School, Spain

Gold and Enamel Devotional Pendant or Reliquary, Mallorca School, Spain

Located in Madrid, ES

Reliquary or devotional pendant. Gold, enamel. Mallorcan school, 17th century. Devotional gold pendant decorated with edge enamels in various shades that shows, on the one hand, Sai...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Other

Pair of Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Reliquaries
Pair of Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Reliquaries

Pair of Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Reliquaries

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

An excellent pair of richly carved Italian giltwood reliquaries now with antique glass inserts dating to the mid-19th century. The symmetrical shape and the deep and reticulated scul...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

18th Century Pair of Italian Large Reliquary Gilt Silvered Carved Wood
18th Century Pair of Italian Large Reliquary Gilt Silvered Carved Wood

18th Century Pair of Italian Large Reliquary Gilt Silvered Carved Wood

Located in Milano, MI

18th Century monumental pair of gilt and silvered wooden reliquary coming from Central Italy, decorated with deep scrolling pattern carving and dating back to the first half of 18th ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood, Pine

Reliquary 'Saint Peter and "Cut-Paper" Landscape' Silver, Vellum, 17th Century
Reliquary 'Saint Peter and "Cut-Paper" Landscape' Silver, Vellum, 17th Century

Reliquary 'Saint Peter and "Cut-Paper" Landscape' Silver, Vellum, 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

One of the fronts presents a miniature on vellum of Saint Peter, dressed in a blue tunic and a with garment with sleeves onto it, with the two keys in his hands (note that it is not ...

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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Other

18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case
18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case

18th Century French Cuir-ciselé Extra Large Reliquary Chalice or Monstrance Case

Located in Haarlem, NL

Large decorative antique 18th century 2-piece reliquary or monstrance case to hold a religious relic.

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Antique 18th Century French Religious Items

Materials

Leather, Damask, Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Saint. Beautiful weathered paint and gilding. Small losses / old repairs and without the relics. Italy ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint
17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint

17th-18th Century Italian Hand carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Saint

Located in Buisson, FR

Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large hand carved wooden reliquary bust of a saint. Beautiful weathered color and gilding. Small losses/Old repairs and without the relics. Ita...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE SILVER CRUCIFIX/LATIN CROSS A striking and decorative piece made from continental silver with a central crucifix engraved with a fairly naive depiction of Christ. The centr...

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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Reliquary Pendant with a Cross of Santo Domingo, Gilt Bronze, Enamels, 17th C
Reliquary Pendant with a Cross of Santo Domingo, Gilt Bronze, Enamels, 17th C

Reliquary Pendant with a Cross of Santo Domingo, Gilt Bronze, Enamels, 17th C

Located in Madrid, ES

Reliquary pendant with a cross of Santo Domingo. Gilt bronze, enamels.

Category

Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Other

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Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

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Coral, Silver

Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of A Madonna, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
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Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of A Madonna, Italian, Circa 1650-1750

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Carved Wooden Reliquary Bust of A Madonna, Italian, Circa 1650-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

17th Century Reliquary Vitrine, Antique Case Piece, Unattributed Maker
17th Century Reliquary Vitrine, Antique Case Piece, Unattributed Maker

17th Century Reliquary Vitrine, Antique Case Piece, Unattributed Maker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful charming piece with contemporary repairs on the base as well as the top.

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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

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Religious Reliquary For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal religious reliquary for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and silver, every religious reliquary was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer religious reliquary, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right religious reliquary, those designed in Baroque, Neoclassical and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one religious reliquary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Spanish School and Luis de Morales produced versions that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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