Estate Find: Antique (1880's) Silver Hand Painted Reliquary, Bolivia, 0

Description

This magnificent, hand-painted, very large reliquary from 1880 Bolivia, painted by a Carmelite nun at their convent in Cochabamba which was established in the 1860's, was obtained at the estate sale of a very wealthy Catholic women in Philadelphia.  Her family said she had a great devotion to  both the child Jesus and St. Michael the Archangel and a friend antique dealer secured this rare piece especially for her as it had the images of both of her favorite devotions, Nino Jesus and St. Michael.  She purchased it two years ago and had it still in the box she received it, it still has the original sale and description tag from the antique dealer.  THE HANDLING FEE IS JUST THE COST OF POSTAL INSURANCE.
Antique Silver Hand Painted Relicario Ornament From Bolivia.
Height - 2 1/2 inches tall
Width: 2 inches
Different hand painted scene on each side. Each painting covered by glass.
Tag on the item states a price of 0
Hand made and engraved. Pay attention to the photos and zoom in to see the item details.
The item was analyzed by a precious metals buyer. See photo of specifics of the metal analysis.