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

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Clément Floch
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Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.

Estimate  € 380 - € 450
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Description from the seller

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

The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition. We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection. Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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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

The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition. We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection. Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Title additional information
St. Jeanne de Chantal
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Height
2 cm
Width
1.3 cm
Depth
0.6 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
BelgiumVerified
1810
Objects sold
100%
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