Reliquary
Category
Silver
Date
Unknown
Materials
silver, enamel, wood, felt
Measurements
120 x 98 mm
Order this imageCollection
Wallington, Northumberland
NT 584909
Summary
Reliquary or silver frame with repousse work and with small turquoise enamel(?) decor. AET 80 John Ruskin, containing lock of hair from John Ruskin. The front of the item is set with cabochon turquoise and bears an inscription. The reverse is a tiny glazed compartment framing a specimen of Ruskin's signature.
Provenance
Gift from Mrs Virginia Surtees
Marks and inscriptions
John Ruskin AET 80 (on front)