Silver Reliquary – Relics Of Saints Peter The Apostle And Anthony Of Padua, Late 18th Century, Italy

Double silver reliquary (St Peter and St Anthony of Padua) – 18th century

DescriptionAuthentic and rare oval silver reliquary (testė), decorated with filigree decoration and a worked top knot, containing two major relics insignia ex ossibus
:• S. Petri Ap. (St. Peter the Apostle)• S. Antonio de P. (St. Anthony of Padua)

The relics, presented on a hand-painted polychrome background (sky blue and gold), are accompanied by ancient handwritten labels. They are protected by original convex glass.

On the reverse, red silk background and red ecclesiastical wax seal still intact, sealing the silk threads.
Although partially altered, the seal remains legible and guarantees the authenticity of the whole.
Italian work, probably Rome, around the middle of the 18th century (c. 1750-1780).

Dimensions: 7 cm x 5 cm

Condition:

Good general condition, wear and patina of use, slight alterations to the seal without loss of guarantee

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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