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Silver hanging reliquary with three relics, Italy, 18th century

$845.24
£628.24
€710
CA$1,167.05
A$1,294.17
CHF 679.99
MX$15,812.54
NOK 8,507.60
SEK 7,985.83
DKK 5,406.29

About the Item

Baroque-rocaille style cast and chiseled silver pendant-reliquary with openwork frame and glass front. On the back is a transparent glass with red wax seal crossed by original cords, still intact. The interior, decorated with paper, canutille and sequins, holds three relics accompanied by handwritten cartouches: Top: cartouche "Ex habitu ...," with textile fragment. Bottom right: cartouche "De ... Julia," referable to Santa Giulia, with small fragment of fabric. Bottom left: cartouche no longer legible, with whitish fragment visible. Dimensions: 8 × 5 × 1 cm approx Weight: 33g Condition: Good preservation, with minimal oxidation to silver and natural signs of time. The sale refers only to the reliquary as a vintage artistic and devotional artifact, not to the sacred contents. For more information, photographs or technical details, please feel free to contact us. Worldwide shipping available with professional packaging.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Louis XV (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Vicenza, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10469246524522

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