A Gothic Iron Reliquary
15th century
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L O T 5 1
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The rectangular iron chest raised on four feet, featuring a barrel-domed lid and double lock mechanism. Gothic tracery throughout. Original handle intact; keys missing.
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Metal surface uniformly aged with minor corrosion.
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Owned by Omar Ahmed Mohamad (1900), acquired by Jason Kerr of St. Louis (1920), sold to Piermont & Thorne (1931).
Lot 51
A Gothic Iron Reliquary