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

About the Item

A finely crafted 19th-century Roman Catholic reliquary featuring multiple saint relics preserved under glass within a gilded metal frame. The ornate surround is decorated with red, green, and clear paste stones in a symmetrical floral design, evoking the visual style of continental devotional art—likely of Italian or French origin. The interior features meticulously arranged relic threads or cloth fragments labeled with the names of revered saints in Latin script, including: St. Dominic St. Nicolas St. Augustine St. Ambrose St. Benedict St. Francis St. Gregory St. Jerome (Hieronymus) St. Vincent St. Bernard St. Stephen and others Each label is carefully affixed with delicate paper ribbons on a fabric background, centered around a cruciform motif adorned with metallic and floral embellishments. These types of reliquaries were typically used for private devotion or carried by clergy and monastics. Frame dimensions: approx. 3.5”H × 3”W × 0.75”D Materials: Gilt metal, glass, paste stones, paper, textile Back: Original sealed backing with old collection label Condition: Good antique condition with minor wear consistent with age. Paste stones are intact; gilding has aged naturally. The interior elements are preserved and legible. No signs of modern replacement or tampering. This is a beautiful and historically significant devotional piece, ideal for collectors of religious artifacts, relicariums, or ecclesiastical art.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Glass,Metal
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Victoria, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8397245288262

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