Encrusted Theca Reliquary Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 7 Saints With Coa

Lot description

Religious gold-tone metal theca reliquary, housing (seven) first-class (ex ossibus) relics of Saint Andrew Corsini, Ignazio da Laconi, Lawrence of Brindisi, Nicholas of Tolentino, Saint Paul of the Cross Confessor, Saint Robert Bellarmine, and Saint Thomas Aquinas, surrounded by faceted purple gemstones, red wax seal with Cardinal Luigi Traglia coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Alosius Title of St. Andrew of the Valley, Pope's Vicar General of the Roman Curia and its District Judge Ordinary, certificate dated July 30, 1966, overall: approx 1.75"diam, 15.6 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE