Antique 19th century Austrian rare and unusual solid silver-gilt and enamel reliquary, pierced and decorated with multicolored enamels, sides set with carved rock crystal panels and a carved plaque depicting a crest of the city of Vienna, the hinged lid opens to reveal a compartment to store religious relic, these may be the purported or actual physical remains of saints, such as bones, pieces of clothing, or some object associated with saints or other religious figures. Hallmarked Austrian-Hungarian assay city letter A (Vienna), circa 1880, makers mark RL (Rudolf Linke)
Measures: Height 20 cm
Width 10.5 x 5 cm
Weight 345g.
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Creator:Rudolf Linke(Maker)
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Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 4.14 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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Materials and Techniques:EnamelRock CrystalSilverGilt
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Place of Origin:Austria
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:circa 1890
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. In Great Condition – No Damage.
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Seller Location:Royal Tunbridge Wells, GB
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Reference Number:Seller: A5907Seller: LU1348215787272
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