Reliquary - Alloy - 1850-1900 - S. Spina D.N.J.C.
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€ 850
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 1,800 - € 2,200
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Description from the seller
Filigree reliquary – Holy Crown of Thorns – 19th century – Italy
Elegant reliquary of devotion in silver filigree, featuring a remarkable radiating mount entirely made of delicate metal threads worked into spirals and curls.
At the center, under glass, a decoration of paper cut-outs (paperolles) and gilded and polychrome papers surrounds a small relic held at the heart of a floral composition. The handwritten inscription “S. Spina D.N.J.C.”, an abbreviation of Sancta Spina Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, i.e. Holy Crown of Thorns of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The back retains its red-brown wax seal, pierced by the sealing red threads. This ensemble constitutes an interesting element attesting that the reliquary compartment was closed and sealed. An old inventory number is also visible on the back.
Very fine filigree work, particularly airy, giving the reliquary the appearance of a large rose window.
Condition: good antique condition, with patina, small irregularities and signs of use consistent with age. Ancient sealing present on the back.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number to ensure quick and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary only 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 TranslateFiligree reliquary – Holy Crown of Thorns – 19th century – Italy
Elegant reliquary of devotion in silver filigree, featuring a remarkable radiating mount entirely made of delicate metal threads worked into spirals and curls.
At the center, under glass, a decoration of paper cut-outs (paperolles) and gilded and polychrome papers surrounds a small relic held at the heart of a floral composition. The handwritten inscription “S. Spina D.N.J.C.”, an abbreviation of Sancta Spina Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, i.e. Holy Crown of Thorns of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The back retains its red-brown wax seal, pierced by the sealing red threads. This ensemble constitutes an interesting element attesting that the reliquary compartment was closed and sealed. An old inventory number is also visible on the back.
Very fine filigree work, particularly airy, giving the reliquary the appearance of a large rose window.
Condition: good antique condition, with patina, small irregularities and signs of use consistent with age. Ancient sealing present on the back.
The photos are an integral part of the object description and complement its presentation. Please examine them carefully before any commitment.
The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking number to ensure quick and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary only 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
Weight
0 g
Title additional information
S. Spina D.N.J.C.
Number of objects
1
Material
Alloy
Country of origin
Italy
Height
8.3 cm
Width
8.3 cm
Depth
0.7 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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