Reliquary - Silver, Glass, Textile - 1850-1900 - The Secret of Antistitis
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
Estimate € 250 - € 300
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Description from the seller
This is an oval medallion reliquary, a Catholic sacred-art object typical of the 19th century.
The central element of the medallion shows a fragment of relic (most likely ex indumentis, a piece of cloth) arranged in a cross.
Heraldic analysis of the coat of arms
The official coat of arms of the ecclesiastical authority that sealed this reliquary comprises several elements.
The shield (the heraldry): The shield is quartered (divided into four quadrants): In quarters 1 and 4 (top left, bottom right) one can distinguish three small stars. In quarters 2 and 3 (top right, bottom left) there are horizontal straight bands or fasces.
The external ornaments (clerical status):
The shield is topped by an ecclesiastical hat (the hat of a prelate).
On each side of the shield, the cords and tassels are clearly visible (called fiocchetti in heraldry). On the left, there are at least six tassels arranged in rows (1, 2, 3).
In the Catholic Church, a hat accompanied by six tassels on each side (twelve in total) historically corresponds to the rank of Bishop or a Prelate of equivalent rank (such as certain mitred abbots).
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complete its presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any engagement.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
According to canon law (Can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary solely as a sacred art object. The reliques it contains are not the object 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 TranslateThis is an oval medallion reliquary, a Catholic sacred-art object typical of the 19th century.
The central element of the medallion shows a fragment of relic (most likely ex indumentis, a piece of cloth) arranged in a cross.
Heraldic analysis of the coat of arms
The official coat of arms of the ecclesiastical authority that sealed this reliquary comprises several elements.
The shield (the heraldry): The shield is quartered (divided into four quadrants): In quarters 1 and 4 (top left, bottom right) one can distinguish three small stars. In quarters 2 and 3 (top right, bottom left) there are horizontal straight bands or fasces.
The external ornaments (clerical status):
The shield is topped by an ecclesiastical hat (the hat of a prelate).
On each side of the shield, the cords and tassels are clearly visible (called fiocchetti in heraldry). On the left, there are at least six tassels arranged in rows (1, 2, 3).
In the Catholic Church, a hat accompanied by six tassels on each side (twelve in total) historically corresponds to the rank of Bishop or a Prelate of equivalent rank (such as certain mitred abbots).
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complete its presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any engagement.
The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.
Happy bidding
According to canon law (Can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns the reliquary solely as a sacred art object. The reliques it contains are not the object 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 TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Specific region of origin
Bruges
Title additional information
The Secret of Antistitis
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass, Silver, Textile
Country of origin
Belgium
Height
4 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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