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Rare Antique Latin American Holy Reliquary c. 1700-1800s Silver, Gold & Tourmal

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This is a one-of-a-kind religious artifact believed to have been gifted to Benedictine monks in Latin America between the late 18th and early 19th century. Constructed from a single black tourmaline (shorl) crystal, the piece features intricate silver filigree work, gold inlays, and a vibrant opal specimen. The reliquary is crowned with a rare 1774 [Continue]

1734 1751 ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS BOOKS Vellum Binding Latin Dutch Theology LOT 2vol

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Two early 18th-century devotional works – Rotterdam & Cologne – original bindings. Set of two early 18th-century religious books, both in original bindings. Cologne, Nobilian Press, 1751. A comprehensive treatise on moral theology, canon law, and casuistic analysis, covering sacramental practice, excommunication, penance and ecclesiastical discipline. Original full leather binding, visibly worn; interior complete and [Continue]

Antique Vellum 1750 Latin Religious Breviary roman catholic book

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Antique vellum book with brass clasps, only 1 clasp is fully intact. In Latin, published in Ingolstadt in 1750. Title: SACER RECESSUS, SIVE EXERCITIA SPIRITUALIA Ad Mentem & Methodum S. Translates to: Sacred Retreat, or Spiritual Exercises according to the Mind & Method of St. By the Author R. Francisco Nepveu of the Society of [Continue]

12th-Century Latin Psalter Leaf Italy, c. 1150 Early Gothic Script

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This rare and beautiful manuscript leaf is an authentic mid-12th-century psalter fragment, written in Latin on vellum in a transitional hand between Caroline minuscule and early Gothic textualis. Likely produced in Italy, the leaf features three red rubricated initials and clean, well-formed script, originally intended for use in monastic liturgy or private devotion. Recovered from [Continue]