Reliquary - Crystal - 1750-1800 - Rare reliquary made of rock crystal - Sainte Croix D.N.J.C
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€ 270
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 4,500 - € 5,500
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Description from the seller
ABSOLUTE RARITY - Grand Reliquary Shield in Quartz Crystal and Gold Filigree - Intact Episcopal Chancery Seal – Elite Sacred Art, 18th Century
A masterpiece of sacred art from the 18th century intended for high private devotion. This piece of exceptional rarity is distinguished by its reliquary case entirely carved from a block of quartz crystal (natural quartz) with facet edges. The crystal is set in a sumptuous gilt bronze mount, richly adorned with remarkable filigree work of twisted wires and Baroque scrolls. In the center, beneath the crystal, there is a cross (containing the relic) on a background of hand-painted heraldic arms.
Unviolated and certified as original: The back preserves its silk threads sealed by a very large red ecclesiastical chancery wax seal intact (depicting three holy figures enthroned beneath an architectural setting). The reliquary has never been opened.
Photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any engagement.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to guarantee fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary solely 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.
Translated by Google TranslateABSOLUTE RARITY - Grand Reliquary Shield in Quartz Crystal and Gold Filigree - Intact Episcopal Chancery Seal – Elite Sacred Art, 18th Century
A masterpiece of sacred art from the 18th century intended for high private devotion. This piece of exceptional rarity is distinguished by its reliquary case entirely carved from a block of quartz crystal (natural quartz) with facet edges. The crystal is set in a sumptuous gilt bronze mount, richly adorned with remarkable filigree work of twisted wires and Baroque scrolls. In the center, beneath the crystal, there is a cross (containing the relic) on a background of hand-painted heraldic arms.
Unviolated and certified as original: The back preserves its silk threads sealed by a very large red ecclesiastical chancery wax seal intact (depicting three holy figures enthroned beneath an architectural setting). The reliquary has never been opened.
Photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any engagement.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number to guarantee fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary solely 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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Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Rare reliquary made of rock crystal - Sainte Croix D.N.J.C
Number of objects
1
Material
Crystal
Country of origin
Italy
Height
1 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1750-1800
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