Rare late 16th to early 17th century enamelled gold reliquary cross pendant. Spanish or possibly German, c 1580-1600.
Quite heavy-weight weighing over 44g and monochrome enamelled entirely, this has six windows, each covered with a rock-crystal cabochon revealing a holy relic. The enclosure has been riveted shut and will remain so. There are some slight losses to the enamel but only commensurate with age
77mm long, 43mm wide
SOLD
Rare late 16th to early 17th century enamelled gold reliquary cross pendant. Spanish or possibly German, c 1580-1600.
Quite heavy-weight weighing over 44g and monochrome enamelled entirely, this has six windows, each covered with a rock-crystal cabochon revealing a holy relic. The enclosure has been riveted shut and will remain so. There are some slight losses to the enamel but only commensurate with age
77mm long, 43mm wide
SOLD