Reliquary - Silver

Antique silver reliquary with six saints – Church-sealed Special antique Catholic reliquary (theca), with six separate relic fragments, housed in a nicely manufactured oval metal holder about 8 cm high. The reliquary contains several silver stamps. The relics are carefully arranged on a dark burgundy fabric background and surrounded by silver- and gold-colored ornaments and handwritten Latin identification strips. The six saints 1. Saint Anna (S. Annae) Mother of the Holy Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ according to Christian tradition. She has been venerated for centuries as the patron saint of mothers, grandmothers and families. 2. Saint John (S. Joan.) The inscription refers to a Saint John. Saint John the Apostle and Evangelist was one of the twelve apostles of Christ and was present at the Crucifixion. 3. Holy Virgin Mary (B. Mariae V.) Beata Maria Virgo, the Holy Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ. 4. Saint Rose of Lima (S. Rosae Lim.) Rosa of Lima (1586–1617) was a Peruvian mystic and Dominican tertian. She was canonized in 1671 by Pope Clement X and was the first saint born in America to be officially canonized. 5. Saint Teresa (S. Theresiae) The identification refers to a Saint Teresa. Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) was a Spanish Carmelite, mystic, reformer of the monastery and church teacher. 6. Saint Lawrence (S. Lauren.) Lawrence was a deacon of Rome who died a martyr in 258 during the persecutions of Christians under Emperor Valerian. He is among the best-known martyrs of the early Church. The reverse bears a red wax church seal with a relief image of a bishop. The sealing threads run under the seal and are visible on both sides. Features - Height: 7.5 cm - Shape: oval - Dating: 19th century or early 20th century (stylistic estimate) - Material: silver, glass, textile and paper - Six relic fragments with Latin identifications (textile or mineral relics, no human remains) - Red wax church seal on the back - Sealing threads present - Condition: good antique condition with typical signs of age A notable religious collectible, with rich Catholic symbolism and a well-presented historical display. The photos are an integral part of the description. The object is carefully packaged and shipped. You are buying the reliquary; the relics are included as a gift. This reliquary contains no human remains. This object is offered solely for its historical, cultural or decorative value. No religious significance is claimed, implied or proven. Some parts of the reliquary may have been altered or restored over time.

Estimate:£376.91

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