Auction 136 Antiques & Works of Art, Silver & Jewellery

924

A reliquary


Estimate

5.000 - 10.000


Session 3

19 December 2023



Description

Silver sheet coated wooden frame
Reliefs decoration of foliage and shell motifs
Relics of Saint Francis of Assisi
Cartouche with episcopal armorial shield and one other reinscribed "JOSEPH MARIA PETRA DVX VASTIGIRARDI DONAVIT 1741"
Naples 18th century assay-mark
(minor losses and faults, evidence of woodworm)

Height: 46,5 cm


Category

Silver



Closed Auction