1st-Class Relic Of ST. Maria Goretti In Silver-Gilt Theca Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

First-class religious relic of Saint Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian, 1890-1902), housed in an .800 silver-gilt theca reliquary, with pierced filigree border, red wax seal with the Redemptorist Coat of Arms verso, hallmarked 800 with Genova province code, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, certificate dated July 2nd, 1965 and signed by Postulator General Nicolaus Ferrante, reliquary: approx 1 3/8"diam, 7.2 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE