A Spanish ebony, gilt brass, gilt and white metal reliquary cross 17th / 18th century The cross applied with coloured glass paste, bone and gilt-metal mounts, many of the framed apertures for relics are empty, on a stepped ebonised base with bun feet, 25cm wide, 20cm deep, 87cm high (9 1/2in wide, 7 1/2in deep, 34in high) Footnotes: Provenance Christie's, London, Christie's Interiors - Masters & Makers, 25 June 2013, lot 428, where acquired Please note that the precise Genus and Species of the bone in this Lot has not been identified, and prospective buyers seeking to export the Lot from the UK should satisfy themselves as to the identification prior to bidding. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £600-£800
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£300
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Oct 13, 2026, 5:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom






















