German Silver Pectoral Reliquary & Agnus Dei Cross With Coa

Lot description

German silver (a metal alloy) pectoral reliquary crucifix, housing relics from Saints Castae, Clarae, Angeli, Mansue, Anastasia, Cassiani, Placidi, and Cassi, with central Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) wax disc, on red fabric backing, encased in hinged cross-form pendant with ebony wood inlay, applied Corpus Christi centering trefoil terminals, hallmarked Germany at verso, accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity issued by the Nuns (Cistercienserinnen) of Saint Joseph's Abbey at Thyrnau, Germany, certificate dated April 30th, 1964, cross: approx 3 1/8"l, 1 5/8"w, 26.9 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE