Antique Cast Metal Reliquary Containing Relics Of 5 Franciscan Saints

Lot description

Religious silver-tone cast metal reliquary, late 18th/ early 19th c, housing (five) relics of Franciscan saints, all of the Order of the Friars Minor, comprising Saints John of Capistrano, Bernardine of Siena, Leonard of Port Maurice, Pacificus of San Severino, and Hyacintha Mariscotti, red wax seal with the issuing Franciscan bishop's coat of arms verso, the ovular relic chamber framed by pierced foliate scrollwork, relic chamber: approx 1 7/8"l, 1.5"w, overall: approx 4.75"l, 3.5"w, 111.7 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