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LOT 1403
Post Medieval Silver Cross Pendant
17TH-19TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/4 in. (5.2 grams, 34 mm).
A silver cruciform pendant with lobed arms ornamented with pellets, bearing an image of Christ crucified in low relief, suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market in the late 1990s.
Property of a UK gentleman.
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Post Medieval Papal Silver Reliquary Pendant with Portrait
18th-19th century A.D.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £150
A silver reliquary pendant composed of a hinged oval-shaped locket with articulate swivel clasp and perforated suspension loop; the upper face engraved with a bleeding heart wearing a crown of barbed wire and surmounted by a Christian cross, framed by two scrolled bars; reverse engraved with similar bars framing the initials 'MRA' (possibly 'Maria Regina Angelorum') with leaf below; the interior with polychrome bust of the Virgin glancing skywards, her hands clasped in front of her body to her right, a flaming heart impaled with five swords in front of her chest, painted onto glass; glass panel with fabric backing sewn with the papal insignia of crossed keys beneath cross-topped triple crown (tiara) in what appears to be gold and silver thread; possible inscription to upper face of the (articulate) hinge. 50.36 grams, 70 mm high
Fine condition.
Property of a Colchester, UK, collector.
