Reliquary Silver Filigree Relic -Ex Tunica- St Francis Assisi + Wax Seal 18th C.

Description:
 
18th Century unique reliquary in exquisite silver filigree work with its original episcopal Wax Seals and threads intact, containing the Holy Relics of:
 
Saint Francis of Assisi – Founder of the Franciscan Order, Confessor of the Faith and Stigmatist (Ex Tunica - From the tunic, garment)
 
Reliquary description

Italian silver reliquary from the 18th Century. It shows an intricate and beautiful silver filigree work which presents the reliquary at the center.
 Safely kept under a glass we can see the relic with its name resting on a scarlet silk background surrounded by silver bullion thread.
At the back of the reliquary, we find an episcopalian wax seal holding a set of silk threads and sealing the reliquary guaranteeing the authenticity of the holy relic.
Condition
Pristine, reliquary and case are in extraordinary condition, little wear, very rare.
Provenance
French private collection
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Please note that we only sell the containers of our relics, the Holy Relics are given free in accordance with canon law.
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