Reliquary Containing A Relic Of Saint Felicity – 18th Century

Reliquary containing a relic of Saint Felicity – 18th century

Oval silver-plated reliquary, dating from the 18th century, containing a relic of Saint Felicity, a martyr of the early Church, venerated since the first centuries of Christianity.

Description

The central relic, of unusual size, is a bone fragment, carefully affixed to a background of crimson red cloth. It is surrounded by a decoration of paperoles and gilded floral elements, typical of Baroque devotional art.
A handwritten Latin label identifies the contents: “Ex ossibus S. Felicitatis Mart.” (From the bones of Saint Felicity, martyr).
The whole is protected by glass encased in a finely crafted mount, bordered by a repoussé decoration of pearls and foliage.
A bail allows it to be worn or hung in a private oratory.

The reverse is sealed with an original red wax seal, crossed with silk threads, guaranteeing the authenticity and integrity of the relic.

Dimensions:
Height (with bail): approx. 7 cm • Width: approx. 5.5 cm

Condition:

Very good overall condition. Seal intact, relic well preserved, some minor marks of time. No restoration.

In accordance with canon law (can. 1190 §1), this sale concerns only the reliquary as an object of sacred art. The relics it contains are not the object of the transaction, but are included free of charge for their historical and cultural value.

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