Rare Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Giltwood & Polychrome Reliquary Cabinet

VRAMYAN INTERIORS LOS ANGELES, CA IF ITS AN OVERWEIGHT ITEM, FINE ART, VALUABLE, OR A FURNITURE ATTENTION!!!!!!!!! The cornice centered by the insignia for the Franciscan Order above a Latin inscription RELIQVIE SANCTORVM over a pair of pierced doors enclosing a configuration of pigeon holes, the apron centering a coat of arms. Appears as wall hanging, also can be placed on the tabletop, with carved cabinet doors with ebonized cherubim faces. The sides of the cabinet with decorative parcel ebonized and gilded, winged cherub profiles. Enclosed, covered in red interior, twenty small pigeon halls and four large ones, meant for the relics, the metal cross in the middle (possible 16th century) with inscribed note. The top crown of the cabinet is decorated with two cherubs holding a heraldic coat of arms, with two hands crossed with cherub head on the top. The bottom of the cabinet has another heraldic coat of arms. Also written on the blue ground note “RELIQVIE SANCTORVM”. The importance of the word Sanctorum written in Latin. “Sanctum Sanctorum” – “Holy of Holies”. Also, “Lots of Saints”, also used in translation. Property from a Private Hancock Park Collection. Height 29 1/2in (75cm); width 17in (43cm); depth 4in (10cm). Appears in good condition, shows general marks, scratches, rubbing, wear, darkening Crazing old woodworm and losses due to woodworm. Thank you for your attention to the listing above. We are a nice little shop, located in Los Angeles, CA with 10+ Years of experience, working with a variety of antique styles. L or Natural disasters. We could NOT be responsible for any delay of these two reasons. We hope it will be received on time. BEST REGARDS VRAMYAN INTERIORS. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Cabinets & Cupboards”. The seller is “vramyan” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique: Yes
Style: Baroque
Number of Items in Set: 1
Door Style: Cabinet
Color: Gold
Material: giltwood
Item Length: 17 in
Additional Parts Required: No
Brand: Unbranded
Mounting: Free Standing, Wall Mounted
Type: Reliquary Cabinet
Assembly Required: No
Item Height: 29.5 in
Number of Doors: 2
Time Period Manufactured: 1680-1720
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Room: Any Room
Item Width: 4 in
Handle Material: Wood
Handmade: Yes