on four massive paw feet, the triangular base applied with oval shields chased with figures of St. Dominic and the Virgin and one engraved with an inscription, tri-form architectural stem hung with swags and husks, detachable top chased with numerous cherubs in clouds surrounded by rays, all secured with a metal rod and the base with a wood block

one saint has lost tip of his staff, another has lost both arms, losses to sprays of berried leafage flanking shields, splits below stem, top lacking one nut, cross finial loose, otherwise good condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The inscription reads: R.P.M. F. JOSEPHUS GODOY ROMAE FACIUNDUM CURAVIT DONAVITQUE AN. D. 1796

A reliquary with similar top in St. Eligio Church, Rome is illustrated in Salvatore Fornari, Gli Argenti Romani, Rome, 1968, p. 49.