1 Gothic - Style Reliquary Gothic Style Silver And Gilt Ecclesiastical Box
Reliquary Gothic Style Silver And Gilt Ecclesiastical Box style Gothic - Style en Silver / Bronze Gilt, Italy 19 th century ( Anno 1865 )
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                            Width:
                                13 cm ( 5.12 inch)
                                
                            
                            
                            
                                Height:
                                14 cm ( 5.51 inch)
                                
                            
                            
                                Depth:
                                8 cm ( 3.15 inch)
                                
                            
                            
                            Reliquary Gothic style silver and gilt ecclesiastical box, modeled as a church or other architectural structure with an ornate pitched roof with pierced quatrefoil band and finials on top and "shingles" in the form of an eagle with spread wings; the sides feature reliefs with charity themed stories. There are images of saints at each end. Snail-shaped figural feet. The reference is to pilgrims and to the snail refers to the Sanctuary of Santiago de Compostela. Lined with purple velvet. Marked on the underside with an E and a stylized lion.
 
                       
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                                         
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                            