Sterling Silver Reliquary

[tallbear]

This is a project that i recently finished up.It's a copy of a Sterling Silver Reliquary that was recently unearthed in the grave of Captain Gabriel Archer  at Jamestowne VA.Bit of a stretch for a longrifle accoutrement but a very interesting piece of history nonetheless......Mine is a slightly larger version and I've included a photo of the original for comparison.Also here is a link to information about the original http://historicjamestowne.org/archaeology/chancel-burials/archaeology/reliquary/

Mitch Yates












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[P.W.Berkuta]

Very nice . As I read the info from the link on the original I did not know what it was and now I can understand that it is a very personal item - very interesting - thanks for the info & your pictures.

[Tim Crosby]

 Once again, Nice work Mitch. Being from that area makes it even more interesting.

  Tim

[PPatch]

Cool! Nice job too.

dave

[Marcruger]

Nicely done Mitch.  I am especially interested as I followed the find of this reliquary in the dig at Jamestown.  I also recall the controversy of a Catholic relic in what was known to be a Protestant Anglican community of entrepreneurs.  You really nailed the design and craftsmanship.  I appreciate that you can look at something like that and say, "I can do that."   :-)  Best wishes,   Marc