Reliquary - Silver - 1850-1900 - St. Jeanne de Chantal






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Reliquary pendant of Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal – 19th century - France
Reliquary oval pendant from the 19th century, in silvered metal, containing under glass a relic identified by its old label « …de Chantal », attributed to Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal (1572–1641).
The reverse is ornamented in relief with the Virgin and Child, surrounded by a Latin inscription.
Suspension ring allowing it to be worn as a pendant.
Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal founded in 1610, with Saint Francis de Sales, the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. She was canonized in 1767.
Beautiful old condition, with patina and signs of use in keeping with age
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. Please examine them carefully before any bidding
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The relics it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously for their historical and cultural value.
Seller's Story
Reliquary pendant of Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal – 19th century - France
Reliquary oval pendant from the 19th century, in silvered metal, containing under glass a relic identified by its old label « …de Chantal », attributed to Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal (1572–1641).
The reverse is ornamented in relief with the Virgin and Child, surrounded by a Latin inscription.
Suspension ring allowing it to be worn as a pendant.
Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal founded in 1610, with Saint Francis de Sales, the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary. She was canonized in 1767.
Beautiful old condition, with patina and signs of use in keeping with age
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. Please examine them carefully before any bidding
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as a sacred art object. The relics it contains are not the subject of the transaction, but are included gratuitously for their historical and cultural value.
