Reliquary - Silver, Wood, Glass - 1700-1750 - Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ + 7 relics - 36 cm

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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  € 2,000 - € 2,500
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€120
IT
€110
AT
€100

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Description from the seller

An important museum-quality reliquary dating to the first half of the 18th century, made with a thick solid sheet of embossed and chased silver, tested with professional acid (see photo).

This splendid reliquary, measuring 36 cm, contains inside as many as 8 important relics including:

- Fragment of the wooden Cross of Jesus
- Fragment of the Crown of Thorns of Jesus
- Fragment of the Rock of Calvary of Jesus
- Fragment of the Column of the Flagellation of Jesus
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Peter the Apostle
- Saint Paul the Apostle
- Saint Charles Borromeo

On the back there is a seal in lacquered wax with red silk threads.

Overall good condition (there are small flaws as visible in the photo)
36 x 10 cm

A careful packaging is guaranteed; shipping will also be carried out express with UPS 24/48h.

The reliquary does not contain human remains.

This object is offered exclusively for its historical, cultural, or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied, or supported. Over time some elements of the reliquary may have been altered or restored.

Seller's Story

THE COLLECTOR Professional seller with over 10 years of experience in the antiques trade. My business focuses on selecting and marketing historical and collectible objects of various kinds. Each proposed item is carefully evaluated and selected, with due regard to its conservation state and historical value. I operate with seriousness and competence, offering clear and transparent descriptions. I guarantee secure and professional shipping, as well as 24/48h express shipments curated in every detail to ensure maximum protection of the objects during transport. Reliability, precision, and customer care are the fundamental principles of my work.
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An important museum-quality reliquary dating to the first half of the 18th century, made with a thick solid sheet of embossed and chased silver, tested with professional acid (see photo).

This splendid reliquary, measuring 36 cm, contains inside as many as 8 important relics including:

- Fragment of the wooden Cross of Jesus
- Fragment of the Crown of Thorns of Jesus
- Fragment of the Rock of Calvary of Jesus
- Fragment of the Column of the Flagellation of Jesus
- Saint Francis of Assisi
- Saint Peter the Apostle
- Saint Paul the Apostle
- Saint Charles Borromeo

On the back there is a seal in lacquered wax with red silk threads.

Overall good condition (there are small flaws as visible in the photo)
36 x 10 cm

A careful packaging is guaranteed; shipping will also be carried out express with UPS 24/48h.

The reliquary does not contain human remains.

This object is offered exclusively for its historical, cultural, or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied, or supported. Over time some elements of the reliquary may have been altered or restored.

Seller's Story

THE COLLECTOR Professional seller with over 10 years of experience in the antiques trade. My business focuses on selecting and marketing historical and collectible objects of various kinds. Each proposed item is carefully evaluated and selected, with due regard to its conservation state and historical value. I operate with seriousness and competence, offering clear and transparent descriptions. I guarantee secure and professional shipping, as well as 24/48h express shipments curated in every detail to ensure maximum protection of the objects during transport. Reliability, precision, and customer care are the fundamental principles of my work.
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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
285 g
Title additional information
Holy Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ + 7 relics - 36 cm
Number of objects
1
Material
Glass, Silver, Wood
Country of origin
Italy
Height
36 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
10 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1700-1750
ItalyVerified
195
Objects sold
100%
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