Silver & Collectors' Items - Day 2 - 25th January 2012

Lot 562

A late 17th century continental silver-gilt and enamel reliquary

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1900

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Description

A late 17th century continental silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, unmarked, probably Russian or Greek Orthodox, rectangular form, with varied coloured enamel decoration within wirework borders, and with two red stones, the interior with carved wooden scenes of the Virgin and Child and saints, length 3.8cm.