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 a oval medallion-type reliquary cabinet, a sacred Catholic art object typical of the 19th century
The central element of the reliquary medallion shows a fragment of relic (very likely ex indumentis, a piece of fabric) 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 central (the armorial bearings): The shield is quarterly (divided into four quarters): In quarters 1 and 4 (top left, bottom right) one can distinguish three small stars. In quarters 2 and 3 (top right, bottom left) one sees horizontal bands or straight fasces.
The exterior ornaments (the clerical status):
The shield is surmounted by an ecclesiastical hat (the hat of a prelate). On each side of the shield, the cords and the tassels are clearly visible (fiocchetti in heraldry). On the left, at least 6 tassels can be counted arranged in rows (1, 2, 3). In the Catholic Church, a hat accompanied by six tassels on each side (i.e., 12 in total) historically corresponds to the rank of Bishop or a prelate of equivalent rank (such as certain mitred abbots)
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment
The object will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast 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 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 a oval medallion-type reliquary cabinet, a sacred Catholic art object typical of the 19th century
The central element of the reliquary medallion shows a fragment of relic (very likely ex indumentis, a piece of fabric) 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 central (the armorial bearings): The shield is quarterly (divided into four quarters): In quarters 1 and 4 (top left, bottom right) one can distinguish three small stars. In quarters 2 and 3 (top right, bottom left) one sees horizontal bands or straight fasces.
The exterior ornaments (the clerical status):
The shield is surmounted by an ecclesiastical hat (the hat of a prelate). On each side of the shield, the cords and the tassels are clearly visible (fiocchetti in heraldry). On the left, at least 6 tassels can be counted arranged in rows (1, 2, 3). In the Catholic Church, a hat accompanied by six tassels on each side (i.e., 12 in total) historically corresponds to the rank of Bishop or a prelate of equivalent rank (such as certain mitred abbots)
Photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement its presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment
The object will be carefully packaged and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast 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 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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