Reliquary
Reliquary
Object name: Reliquary
Manufactured By William Monk (1820 - 1890)
Manufactured By Charles Eaton (British, died 1870)
Date: 1840-1870
Dimensions:
130 x 60 x 10 mm
Medium: Iron
Where depicted:Europe, UK, London
Object number: C05759
DescriptionFake medieval reliquary made by the forgers William Monk/Smith and Charles Eaton - known as "Billy and Charley". It depicts an armed medieval soldier on the inner base.