Relics Of 3 Martyred Saints & ST. Clare Assisi In Theca & Pax Reliquary

Lot description

Liturgical gilt-metal pax or osculatorium reliquary, housing (four) second-class relics of the martyred Saint Donatus, Saint Faustus, and Saint Angela, together with Saint Claire of Assisi, likely grouped together by a religious household or convent, all in an ovular theca reliquary, red wax seal with a partially-obliterated ecclesiastical coat of arms verso, the pax having circular scalloped frame, with scrolled handle to be held during the "Kiss of Peace" ceremony in Catholic Mass, on waisted stem, theca: approx 1.25"h, 7/8"w, overall: approx 2 3/8"h, 1.75"w, 1"d, 61.2 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