1st-Class Relic Of ST. Louise De Marillac In Ornate Theca Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Louise de Marillac (also known as Louise Le Gras, Co-Founder of the Daughters of Charity, France, 1591-1660), housed in an ornate gold-tone metal theca reliquary, with pierced and scalloped border, red wax seal with the Congregation of the Mission's coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by the Superior General, Congregation of the Mission and Society of the Daughters of Charity, certificate dated April 1st, 1931, theca: approx 3 1/8"diam, 50.3 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