Relic Collection (#5)

Box trunk used by Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, 1815 (box)
5929242 Box trunk used by Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) William Tyrwhitt Drake, Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, 1815 (box) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Box containing bone splinters from the arm of Lieutenant Charles Fletcher, 48th Bengal Native Infantry, 1857
5925827 Box containing bone splinters from the arm of Lieutenant Charles Fletcher, 48th Bengal Native Infantry, 1857 by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Double-coiled brass bugle, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, 1815 (brass)
5928416 Double-coiled brass bugle, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, 1815 (brass) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Double-coiled brass bugle)

Infantry officers Pattern 1796 sword, Ensign Charles Simpson, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, 1815 (metal)
5926395 Infantry officers Pattern 1796 sword, Ensign Charles Simpson, 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards, 1815 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Lord Relic Racehorse 10 April 1996 Date: 10 April 1996

The Sacred Stone of Tizoc, a relic of early Guatemalan days (litho)
7171220 The Sacred Stone of Tizoc, a relic of early Guatemalan days (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sacred Stone of Tizoc)

Empress Maria Theresa of Austria showing the Sword of St Stephen to the four parts of the world (litho)
7184936 Empress Maria Theresa of Austria showing the Sword of St Stephen to the four parts of the world (litho) by French School

Transfert des Saintes Reliques (Translation of the Holy Relics). Peinture de Gaston de La Touche (1854-1913)
FIA5363858 Transfert des Saintes Reliques (Translation of the Holy Relics). Peinture de Gaston de La Touche (1854-1913). Art francais du 19eme siecle. Huile sur toile

L invention du corps de saint Etienne - The Invention of the Body of Saint Stephen - Peinture de la famille Vergos
FIA5400143 L invention du corps de saint Etienne - The Invention of the Body of Saint Stephen - Peinture de la famille Vergos (active fin 15eme siecle) - c

The Holy Ampulla brought to Louis XI at Rheims (engraving)
7192235 The Holy Ampulla brought to Louis XI at Rheims (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Ampulla brought to Louis XI at Rheims)

Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Veneration of the Buddhas Relics, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Afghanistan or Pakistan)

Reliquary Monstrance with a Tooth of Saint John the Baptist, Germany, 1433; container: 900/1200

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072621 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072620 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072625 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862
7072623 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1862 by Viollet-le-Duc, Eugene Emmanuel (1814-79) (after); Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: The reliquary of the Holy Crown of 1862)

Circular Reliquary with Domed Roof and Relics of Saints Godehard and Bernward, 1375 / 1400
Circular Reliquary with Domed Roof and Relics of Saints Godehard and Bernward, Brunswick, 1375/1400

The Sudarium, ca. 1470-75. Creator: Hans Schlaffer of Ulm
The Sudarium, ca. 1470-75

Charles IV de Luxembourg (1316-1378), empereur des Romains
FIA5407154 Charles IV de Luxembourg (1316-1378), empereur des Romains, place un fragment de la Sainte Croix dans un reliquaire - Charles IV places a splinter of the Holy Cross in a reliquary

Reliquary of Saint Sigismund king of the Burgondes, 17th-18th century
LRI4595430 Reliquary of Saint Sigismund king of the Burgondes, 17th-18th century by Foggini, Giovanni Battista (1652-1725); Museo delle Cappelle Medicee, Florence, Tuscany

Altar of San Jaime de Frontanya, detail, late 13th - early 14th century (tempera on wood
AIS5346147 Altar of San Jaime de Frontanya, detail, late 13th - early 14th century (tempera on wood) by Spanish School, (13th century); Museo Diocesano de Solsona, Lleida

In 1318, the eveque of Paris summoned the clergy of the city for the translation of
XEE4157595 In 1318, the eveque of Paris summoned the clergy of the city for the translation of the relics of Saint-Magloire - A procession began leaving the church of Saint-Magloire on Rue

Leather music card pouch and contents, 1880 circa (leather with contents)
5920629 Leather music card pouch and contents, 1880 circa (leather with contents) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leather music card pouch and contents)

Leather music card pouch and contents, 1880 circa (leather with contents)
5920628 Leather music card pouch and contents, 1880 circa (leather with contents) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Leather music card pouch and contents)

Saint John of the Finger. (engraving, ca. 1850)
5975582 Saint John of the Finger. (engraving, ca. 1850) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. France)

French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book)
5929821 French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book)
5929819 French and English grammar book belonging to Lieutenant Garnet Joseph Wolseley (book) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

A Relic of the Capture of Buda (engraving)
1624648 A Relic of the Capture of Buda (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Relic of the Capture of Buda)

Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska, North-West America (engraving)
1622960 Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska, North-West America (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cruise to Alaska, North-West America)

A Relic of the Franklin Arctic Expedition, Anchor belonging to H Ms "Terror"recently found near the Nore
1037579 A Relic of the Franklin Arctic Expedition, Anchor belonging to H Ms " Terror" recently found near the Nore (engraving) by English School

Saint Charles carrying the Holy Nail in Procession during the Plague (oil on canvas)
703349 Saint Charles carrying the Holy Nail in Procession during the Plague (oil on canvas) by Cortona, Pietro da (Berrettini) (1596-1669); San Carlo ai Catinari, Rome

Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066
984728 Harold II swears fidelity to Duke William of Normandy, 1066, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub. London, 1863 (colour litho) by Doyle

Ivory Coffer (chromolitho)
2812052 Ivory Coffer (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivory Coffer. Which formerly belonged to Cardinal York)

Target of Wood, Basket-Hilted Sword (chromolitho)
2812051 Target of Wood, Basket-Hilted Sword (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Target of Wood)

King Jamess Bowl (chromolitho)
2812035 King Jamess Bowl (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Jamess Bowl. Of early China ware. By permission of John Skelton, Esquire, CB, LLD)

Chair and Footstool (chromolitho)
2812042 Chair and Footstool (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chair and Footstool. Used by King Charles I during his Trial)

Skull-Cap of King Charles I, Lace Collar (chromolitho)
2812039 Skull-Cap of King Charles I, Lace Collar (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skull-Cap of King Charles I. Worn by him on the Scaffold)

Swords surrendered at Delhi by the Kings and Princes to Major Hodson (chromolitho)
2775272 Swords surrendered at Delhi by the Kings and Princes to Major Hodson (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"George"worn by the Dukes of Marlborough and Wellington (chromolitho)
2775265 " George" worn by the Dukes of Marlborough and Wellington (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indian belt and cartouche boxes (chromolitho)
2775263 Indian belt and cartouche boxes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian belt and cartouche boxes)

Sword of John, Duke of Marlborough (chromolitho)
2775259 Sword of John, Duke of Marlborough (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sword of John, Duke of Marlborough)

Tigers head from the throne of Tippo Sultan (chromolitho)
2775258 Tigers head from the throne of Tippo Sultan (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tigers head from the throne of Tippo Sultan)

Creese of the Rajah of Assam, and powder horn (chromolitho)
2775257 Creese of the Rajah of Assam, and powder horn (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Creese of the Rajah of Assam, and powder horn)

Flags from Tel-el-Kebir and Tokar (chromolitho)
2775252 Flags from Tel-el-Kebir and Tokar (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags from Tel-el-Kebir and Tokar)

Crown and chalice from Abyssinia (chromolitho)
2775250 Crown and chalice from Abyssinia (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crown and chalice from Abyssinia)

Bible and silk scarf of Major-General Charles George Gordon, C B (chromolitho)
2775245 Bible and silk scarf of Major-General Charles George Gordon, C B (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Holy Shroud of Besancon, 1634 (engraving in black and yellowish brown
2968364 The Holy Shroud of BesanAzon, 1634 (engraving in black and yellowish brown, with hand additions in red gouache on cream, silk satin weave, folded) by Loisy

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"Relic: Unveiling the Treasures of History" Embarking on a sacred mission, the valiant Knights Templar set forth to collect precious relics for their nation. Their unwavering determination echoes through time, as they navigate treacherous paths in search of these ancient artifacts. In the midst of battle, brush strokes immortalize The Battle of Montgisard, an epic clash that unfolded on November 25th, 1177. This masterpiece in oil on canvas captures the valor and sacrifice exhibited by warriors who fought for honor and glory. A glimpse into spirituality awaits with The Holy Face, a tempera on wood painting dating back to 1200-1250. Its intricate details evoke reverence and devotion, transporting us to a realm where faith intertwines with artistry. Journeying further into history, we arrive at Beethoven's Bonn Birthplace - a relic that resonates with melodious notes from his genius mind. Here lies the very essence of musical brilliance that continues to inspire generations. Crosskeys Inn stands proudly as a relic from coaching days gone by; its weathered walls whisper tales of weary travelers seeking respite amidst long journeys. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when horse-drawn carriages traversed vast landscapes. Witnessing nature's resilience is an awe-inspiring limestone embankment - remnants of an ambitious land reclamation scheme from 1873. This relic reminds us that even grand plans can succumb to time's relentless passage while leaving behind traces etched in stone. The Regalia of Scotland takes center stage - symbols steeped in tradition and sovereignty. The Sceptre, The Sword of State and Scabbard, along with Lord High Treasurer's Mace stand as testaments to power wielded by those entrusted with safeguarding their nation's heritage. La Sainte Chapelle enchants visitors within its hallowed halls; stained glass windows illuminate stories of devotion and divine grace.