Post Medieval Reliquary with Waistcoat Fabric of Pope Pius VII. 14 August 1742-20 August 1823 A.D. A reliquary composed of an oval body, behind one glass door a piece of paper with handwritten note 'waistcoat of P.Pius VII (Bishop Miliner's writing)' and 'part of the waistcoat of P.Pius VII ? Bishop of Castabala', fragment of fabric behind the other door, coat of arms of the Holy See and Vatican City above. 64.3 grams, 97 mm high (3 7/8 in.) Acquired 1960s-1970s. From the estate of a deceased Suffolk, UK, collector. [No Reserve]

Fine condition.