Silver, Ceramic, Glass

June 10, 2009

LOT 55

Lot 55

Canadian Silver-Gilt Cased Holy Water Bottle and a Sacred Heart Reliquary, late 19th century

Canadian Silver-Gilt Cased Holy Water Bottle and a Sacred Heart Reliquary, late 19th century
Lot 55 Details
Canadian Silver-Gilt Cased Holy Water Bottle and a Sacred Heart Reliquary, late 19th century

height 2.8" — 7.2 cm.; 2.7" — 6.8 cm.
2.1 oz. — 65 grams
reliquary with Hendery & Leslie pseudos

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

The bottle case engraved with initials GAG and apparently unmarked (has green glass bottle with stopper); the reliquary is well marked on the clip; both are in good condition

LOT 55
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About Condition Ratings

  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.