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GBP (£) 300 - 400
EUR (€) 350 - 460
USD ($) 400 - 540
£150 (EUR 174; USD 201) (+bp*)
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JERUSALEM CROSS WITH INLAID MOTHER OF PEARL AND RELICS OF SAINT SERAFIN
19TH CENTURY A.D.
18 3/8 in. (372 grams, 46.6 cm).
19TH CENTURY A.D.
18 3/8 in. (372 grams, 46.6 cm).
Comprising an olive wood cross on a triangular base with inlaid nacre and other detailing; lozengiform panels and nail-shaped plates, lateral rods with nacre to the ends; base with central gazed panel revealing three fragmentary supposed relics and label 'S. Serafin C'.
PROVENANCE:
Property of a Norwich, Norfolk, UK, gentleman.
FOOTNOTES:
Serafin was born in San Gimignano, Italy. Her family was poor, and her parents both died while she was still young. The child was known for her deeds of penance and humility but an illness afflicted her eyes, feet, and hands so she became paralysed.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
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TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
