Reliquary (2) - Metal, Glass, Silk, Gold, Paper - 1850-1900 - St. Aloysius van Gonzaga - St. Stanislaus Kostka

Beautiful, historically perfectly matched pair of two antique brass theca-medaillons with relics of the two most revered youth saints and novices of the Society of Jesus (Societas Iesu). They are traditionally venerated in church history as companions.

1] Medaillon St. Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591): The front shows the relic behind glass on a red silk background, equipped with the original printed cedula (identification label): 'S. Alois. Gon.'. Unique to this piece is the copper back plate, which functions as a detailed Wonder Medal with the French marginal inscription: "Ô Marie conçue sans péché priez pour nous qui avons recours à vous". Under this back plate lies the continuous red wax seal with white cords.

2] Medaillon St. Stanislaus Kostka (1550-1568): The front shows the relic mounted on a golden cannelé fabric background, decorated with fine gold thread (filigree) and equipped with the label 'S. Stanis. Kos.'. The back shows an extremely sharp and perfectly preserved red wax seal. This seal displays a beautifully detailed quartered episcopal coat of arms under a heraldic galero (priest’s hat) and processional cross, with the original binding threads fully intact.

This lot concerns exclusively the historical and material value of the holders. A rare opportunity to acquire these two historical companions as a complete set.

* Dating: ca. 1880 - 1910
* Material: Brass, glass, silk, gold thread, wax seal, paper
* Condition: Magnificent antique condition, both wax seals intact

The reliquary case contains no human remains (relics of textiles).

This object is offered exclusively for its historical, cultural or decorative value. No religious meaning is claimed, suggested or endorsed.