Antique 18th Century Silver Cross Pendant In The Form Of Reliquary Cross

$700.00
Quantity available: 1

Antique late 18th-century, finely handcrafted silver Roman Catholic cross pendant with a hollow box-like construction in the form of a reliquary cross.
The front side is engraved with a Sacred Heart at the center flanked by the initials AM, which stands for Ave Maria (Latin: Hail Mary), and the tree of life at the base.
The other side of the cross features an engraving of a tree of life with flowers and a cartellino inscribed with INRI, a Latin abbreviation for Jesus Nazarenus, Rex Judeorum (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews).
The three terminals of the cross are adorned with small rings.
The cross does not open, indicating that the relic was likely placed inside before the two halves were soldered together. The bottom side of the cross has a pierced hole, and the top has a flat suspension loop and a movable ring. The flat suspension loop and the ring are stamped with an illegible silver hallmark.
MEASUREMENTS:
The dimensions of the cross, including the flat suspension loop and the small ring at the bottom, are 5.5 x 3,2 cm (2.17 x 1.26 inches).
Weight: 8 grams.

CONDITION: It is in very good condition for an over 200-year-old silver cross. It shows signs of age and use, with a minor dent at the Sacred Heart. No repairs or restorations have been made.
Please see all the pictures in the listing since they are part of the description of the object's condition.
The cross is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Item Details

Reference #:
CH45
Quantity
1
Category
Metals
SubCategory
Silver
Department
Antiques (approx100yrs)
Year
18th century
Dimensions
(Width x Height X Depth)
x x
Weight
Unknown
Condition
Good
Material
Silver