Reliquaire probablement en vermeil, non poinçonné, appliqué d'amoiries émaillées, vers 1550

le pied à six facettes ciselés de godrons dans des encadrements fleuris, une facette appliquée d'armoiries émaillées, le fût fleuri, le sommet ajouré de six fenêtres en ogive, le couvercle uni, le centre accompagné d'une petite statuette représentant saint Laurent avec son grill

Usures au vermeil, l'émail des armes accidenté. Une croix probablement manquante sur le couvercle.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Les armes sont celles des princes Savelli-Palombara, de Rome, qui donnèrent deux papes. Cette famille, qui avait pris pour palais à Rome l'antique théâtre de Marcellus était également propriétaire de la forteresse de Castelgandolfo qu'elle dut céder au Souverain Pontife pour règler des dettes.

The arms are those of the princes Savelli-Palombara of Rome, whose family provided two popes. In Rome their palace was the ancient theatre of Marcellus. They  also owned the fortress of Calstelgandolfo, but to settle debts had to sell this to the Pope