Filigree Silver Reliquary – Relic Of Saint John Of The Cross, 18th Century

Reliquary in filigree silver – relic of Saint John of the Cross, 18th century – Italy

Authentic oval-shaped reliquary in filigree silver, decorated with volutes and openwork typical of 18th-century Italian religious goldwork.

Description

Under glass, on a decorative background in gold and red paperolles, are two relics accompanied by handwritten cartouches, one of which, perfectly legible, is identified as S. Jo. a Cr. → Saint John of the Cross (1542-1591), Carmelite mystic,
Doctor of the Church and great reformer of Carmel. The other, above, also provided with a handwritten name paper, the legibility of which is difficult today, and which cannot be identified with certainty.
On the reverse, the reliquary retains its silk threads and its ecclesiastical red wax seal, guaranteeing the authenticity of the relics.

Dimensions: 9 cm x 6 cm

Rare Carmelite reliquary, associating a relic of Saint John of the Cross, great figure of mystical spirituality, founder of the Order of Discalced Carmelites with Saint Teresa of Avila.

Condition

Good state of conservation, with wear and patina of the time, seal and relics intact
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.

Do not hesitate to contact me for any additional information or request for additional photos concerning the objects offered for sale.