Antique Austria Solid Silver-gilt & Enamel Reliquary mark for Rudolf

This is a rare and unusual antique Austrian-Hungarian solid silver-gilt & enamel reliquary with the makers mark for Rudolf Linke, Vienna, circa 1880 in date. The reliquary is pierced and decorated with multi-coloured enamels, the sides are 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 relics 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. It is hallmarked and bears the Austrian-Hungarian assay city letter A, forVienna, circa 1880, and the makers mark RL for Rudolf Linke. Condition: In excellent condition with no signs of damage or repair, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm:Height 20 cm x Width 10.5 cm x Depth 5 cm Dimensions in inches:Height 8 inches x Width 4 inches x Depth 2 inches Our reference: A5487 Please feel free to email or call us (+44 20 8809 9605) to arrange a viewing in our North London warehouse.

Estimate:$5,040.49

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