1st-Class Relic Of ST. Maria Goretti In Figural Reliquary Statuette With Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex corpore) religious relic of Saint Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian, 1890-1902), housed in an .800 silver filigree theca reliquary, in a gilt wash, theca bearing red wax seal with the Cardinal Clement Micara coat of arms, hallmarked 800 with partially-obliterated maker's mark verso, further encased in a figural gilt-metal altar reliquary, depicting Saint Maria Teresa Goretti holding bouquet of lilies, ending on squared platform, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Clement Micara, Divine Mercy Bishop of Veliterno, certificate dated October 30th, 1951, theca: approx 1.5"diam, statue reliquary: approx 11.25"h, 3"w, 3"d, 833.1 grams (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE