French Catholic reliquary for three relics made of tested silver, with an oval body, convex glass front, beaded border, and a suspension loop. The interior retains its devotional mounting on a red background, with three small fragments accompanied by handwritten cartouches.
The inscriptions are compatible with Blessed Curé d’Ars, Saint Benoît-Joseph Labre and, probably, Blessed Rose of Viterbo.
The reverse maintains the red wax seal and the closing cords, so the reliquary remains sealed. It also retains the glass, the interior arrangement, and the original loop. Its integrity, age, and devotional character give it special interest for collectors of sacred art, religious objects, and Catholic history.
Sold as a historical devotional object. The attributions of the relics are based on the reading of the preserved cartouches and do not constitute ecclesiastical certification.
The reading of the cartouche as “Bx Curé d’Ars” suggests a possible dating between his beatification in 1905 and his canonization in 1925, although this interpretation has not been documented.
- Period / style: Historicist devotional
- Origin: Probable France
- Circa: 1905–1925,
- Materials: Tested silver, glass, wax, cord, paper, and textile material
- Seals or Hallmarks: Later red wax seal; metal hallmarks not indicated
- Acid test: Performed
- Measurements: 3 × 2.2 × 0.9 cm
- Weight: 10.88 g
Condition: These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections typical of their age and use. Please examine the photos carefully. We offer an accurate description, if you need to confirm a detail, please write to us before purchasing.
