Silver oval reliquary pendant with case enclosing relics of saints, reverse features a praying Madonna in relief.
pendants (jewelry)
silver (metal)
PENDANT
Center, top to bottom: "s. Petri Apost. / s. Pauli Apost. / s. Greg. I.P.D. / s. AmbroE. D." Around edge, clockwise: "S. Alph.d.Li.E / s Fran. Sal.E / s. Augus. E.D. / s. Hieron Pr D" (Printed paper)
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
1769
Unknown
1 5/8 in x 1/2 in (WxD) (inches)
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.1893
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