Openwork Silver Reliquary – Relic Of Saint Pantaleon, 19th Century

Openwork silver reliquary – relic of Saint Pantaleon, 19th century – Italy

Authentic silver reliquary, decorated with a radiant floral decoration in the form of a bouquet of stylized flowers, around a central circular lunula.
The reverse bears hallmarks (800 silver) and a large episcopal red wax seal with silk threads, guaranteeing the authenticity of the relics. Under glass, background decoration in green silk and golden paperolles, containing a relic identified by handwritten cartouche: S. Pantaleonis M. → relic of Saint Pantaleon (circa 275-305), martyred doctor of Nicomedia, one of the fourteen auxiliary saints, invoked in particular against contagious diseases.

Origin: Italy (hallmarked silver goldsmith, probably Rome or Naples)
Material: silver (hallmarks 800), glass, silk, gilded paper
Dimensions: 13 cm x 13 cm

Condition:

Wear and oxidation of the silver, small settling of the interior decorations, but good general condition; seal and threads 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.

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