Reliquary – Set Of Two Reliquaries Of The True Cross – Relic – True Cross, Christ – France

Late 19th century – France Two portable reliquaries of the True Cross, dated to the 19th century, in a beautiful state of preservation. These objects of private devotion, intended for personal use or for religious houses, each contain a substantial fragment of the Holy Cross. The larger of the two, made of solid silver, opens to reveal a delicate composition of rolled and gilded paper, centered around a fragment of wood forming a cross, on a red velvet background. The back of the reliquary contains a handwritten label in French, surrounding a small cross of gilded paper, clearly stating: “Relic of the True Cross.” The wax seal is present, although covered by the paper, and the authentication threads are intact. The second, smaller reliquary, made of white metal, has a similar composition: a visible fragment of wood in the shape of a cross, surrounded by a radiating decoration, mounted under glass. The reverse is also annotated with a handwritten inscription, with a golden cross, designating the relic of the Holy Cross, and also retains its threads and wax seal under the paper. Dimensions: – Large reliquary (in silver) with loop: 3.5 cm – Small reliquary (in white metal) with loop: 2.5 cm Condition: Very good general condition (loop of the largest slightly open). Wear from use, slight signs of handling, but no alteration of the threads, papers, or disassembly of the internal assemblies. Delivery exclusively via DHL, with secure packaging, tracking and insurance.