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A FINE AND IMPORTANT LARGE GILT BRONZE CASKET FORM RELIQUARY French 19th century. Resting on a base of four seated eagles supporting each corner and with swags between them. At center a crowned wreath displaying a city crest. The slanted sides and lid set with beveled glass and mounted at top with the Papal tiara atop keys resting on a pillow. The interior containing 3 glass cylindrical reliquaries each secured with wax seals and strings and containing various relics including those of St. Augustin, St. Ambrose, St. Athanasius, St. Bernard, abbt., St. Urban, St. John Vianny - "Cure d'Ars", and many others. Height 21 inches (51 cm), Width 17.5 inches (44 cm).

Estimate $5,000-$7,500

Note: You are purchasing the reliquary only. The relics themselves will be given as a gift to the successful purchaser of this lot at no charge.

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AN IMPRESSIVE GILDED STERLING GOTHIC-STYLE CIBORIUM probably German 19th century. The six-lobed base set with a cross medallion. The bowl supported by buttress form elements and engraved in Latin with text taken from the "Bread of Life" discourse, from the Gospel of St. John. The spire-shaped lid set with cross finial. Overall height 19.5". Beautiful!

Estimate $2,500-$3,500