Antique Continental Filigree Reliquary Theca — Ex Velo & Ex Palio B.M.V., S. Joseph — Intact Episcop

My cousin was a Roman Priest that passed away. I inherited a lot of his things, and this was one of them. He went to school at the Vatican in Italy.And this is where he got this relic church of saint joseph- Antique Continental Filigree Reliquary Theca — Ex Velo & Ex Palio B.M.V., S. Joseph — Intact Episcopal Wax Seal A beautifully hand-worked silver/silver-gilt filigree reliquary, likely 19th century Continental European (Italian) workmanship, in the traditional theca-on-stand form with scrolling wirework, a crowning cross, and a glazed circular window. Inside, on a garnet-red silk ground bordered in seed-pearl trim, are two small relics with their original hand-lettered paper cedulae (identification labels): Ex Velo B.M.V. — a relic ex indumentis, from a veil associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary Ex Palio B.M.V. — from a mantle/pallium associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary S. Joseph Sp. — associated with St. Joseph, Sponsus (spouse of Mary) The reverse retains its intact red wax authentication seal, bound with silk cord in the traditional cross-pattern, over a numbered paper docket — clear evidence this piece was formally authenticated by ecclesiastical authority and never opened or tampered with. This unbroken seal is a significant point in favor of authenticity and adds real value for specialist collectors. The filigree stand shows honest age — a lovely aged patina to the silver and gilt scrollwork, consistent with a piece of this vintage that has been cherished and handled with devotion for well over a century. Condition: Seal fully intact and undisturbed. Filigree stand sound and stable with attractive natural tarnish/patina. Relics and labels present and legible under glass. A rare opportunity for collectors of ecclesiastical antiques, sacred art, or Catholic devotional items — genuine relic reliquaries with unbroken seals rarely come to market.

Condition

Used (normal wear)