Reliquary Medallion Double 4 Faces Silver Saints Paperolle Virgin XVIII

Rare reliquary in double medallion with 4 sides, silver and tortoiseshell frame, decorated with fine paperolls, dedicated to many Saints, with two small representations of the Virgin and Child Jesus, eighteenth century. This reliquary is in good condition, in its own juice. It is of exceptional quality. Dedicated to many Saints. Face 1: Elizabeth, Hugo, Hiorone (?), Anastasius, Vincent, Acqua, Victor, Luke. Face 2 (left inside): Viaue, Daniel, Chrisos, Desiioo (?), Paul, Germain, Vitas, Bernard, Innocent, Ignatius, Magiore, [illegible]. Face 3 (right inside): [3 illible], Anne, Mag.de, Leon, Rome, Libor, Felice, Therese, Julien. Face 4: Alphone, [illegible], Flavian, Primoge, Irion, Faustin, Eruler, Honore, Marthe, Nuolas, Crespin, [2 illegible in the middle], Placide. A note: missing the inner pane of protection on the left side, some small accidents and lacks on the edge of the frame (small legs), tiny shocks and wear of time, look at the photos. * Paperolle: A traditional technique that involves wrapping narrow strips of paper to create various forms and ornamental motifs. The paperolle is a very old technique used in the Middle Ages, in poor churches, to imitate filigree decorations of gold or silver. The achievements were often reliquaries called reliquary paperolles. Paperolle is a term derived from paper. It designates not only the technique, but also the paper realization. The term rolled papers is sometimes used as a synonym. Dimensions: 4.3 cm x 5.5 cm / 2.6 cm thick Reference: D20 75 All pictures are on: www.antiques-delaval.com