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2nd-Class Relic Of Saint Peter The Apostle In Reliquary With Coa
- Price realized
- $826
- Pre-sale estimate
- $400 – $600
- Hammer price
- $650
- Category
- Other Collectibles
- Sold
- December 7, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 3- GILDED WINTER: FINE JEWELRY & ESTATE COLLECTIONS DECEMBER 2025
Lot description
Second-class (ex altavi ligneo) religious relic of Saint Peter the Apostle, housed in a sealed ovular gilt-metal theca reliquary, further encased in a figural altar reliquary, having cross finial, above flowers and foliate motifs, supported by winged cherubs, on integral plinth, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Parocchi, Lucidus Maria, Bishop of Alban, Holy Roman Church, certificate dated March 24, 1893, theca: approx 1.25"l, 7/8"w, reliquary: approx 13"h, 5.5"w, 3.4"d, 2.25lbs total (inclusive of all materials) NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.