1st-Class Relic Of ST. Catherine Laboure In Altar Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

Religious first-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Catherine Laboure (French, 1806-1876), housed in a gold-tone metal theca reliquary, with repousse cherub masks, red wax seal with the Congregation of the Redemptorist coat of arms verso, further encased in an ornate altar reliquary, pierced circular frame with trailing foliates with white rhinestones, on conforming standard, scalloped shell-form foot, accompanied by a card depicting Saint Laboure as well as certificate of authenticity issued by Nicolaus Ferrante, Postulator General, Congregation of the Redemptorist, certificate dated May 10, 1977, lacking back cover and one rhinestone, theca: approx 1.5"diam, reliquary: approx 5"h, 3"w, 2"d, 82 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