Reliquary - Crystal - 1750-1800 - Rare reliquary made of...

ABSOLUTE RARITY - Grand Reliquary Crest in Quartz Crystal and Gold Filigree - Intact Episcopal Chancellery Seal – Elite Sacred Art, 18th Century Masterpiece of sacred art from the 18th century intended for high private devotion. This piece of exceptional rarity stands out for its reliquary entirely carved from a block of quartz crystal (natural quartz) with faceted edges. The crystal is set in a sumptuous bronze mount richly gilded, adorned with remarkable goldsmithing work in twisted wire filigree and Baroque scrolls. At the center, beneath the crystal, there is a cross (containing the relic) on a background of hand-painted heraldic coats of arms. Unviolated and certified original: The back retains its silk threads sealed with a very large red wax seal of ecclesiastical chancery intact (depicting three holy figures enthroned under architecture). The reliquary has never been opened. 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 packed 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 only the reliquary 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.

Estimate:£3,773.39

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