Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Reliquary Locket Containing 2nd-Class Relic Of ST. Dismas On Chain

Price realized
$256
Pre-sale estimate
$200 – $400
Hammer price
$200
Category
Necklaces & Pendants
Sold
February 22, 2026
Sale
DAY 3 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

Religious second-class (ex sudarialo) relic of Saint Dismas (The Penitent Thief or the Good Thief), housed in a silver-tone metal locket reliquary, with hinged cover, red wax seal with the Franciscan coat of arms verso, bearing the mark of Postulator General of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, on a flat serpentine chain, with spring ring clasp, locket: approx 5/8"diam, necklace: approx 11.5"l, 10.2 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

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.