Silver 2-Pierced Relic Holders, 1850s, Set of 2

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Two oval silver relic holders, dating back to the 19th century, were made for private devotion and are now offered … Read more Two oval silver relic holders, dating back to the 19th century, were made for private devotion and are now offered as objects of historical, artistic, and collectible interest. The mounts feature refined openwork and chiseled workmanship, with late Baroque ornamental motifs, and both feature the original upper ring for suspension. Relics are preserved inside, mounted according to traditional usage, with textile supports and gold metal thread decorations. The handwritten cartouches are not fully legible, making it difficult to identify the saint in question with certainty, a common occurrence in artifacts of this type.

Larger relic holder: height 7 cm, width 3.8 cm. Smaller relic holder: height 6 cm, width 3.5 cm.

Overall condition is good, with normal signs of age and use, consistent with the period; mounts intact. See less