1st-Class Relics Of 3 'Inner Circle' Apostles In Altar Reliquary

Lot description

Religious gold-tone metal altar reliquary, housing (three) relics of Apostles of Jesus Christ, comprising Saint Peter, Saint James the Greater, and Saint John the Evangelist, housed in a silver-tone metal theca reliquary with scalloped trim, red wax seal with the issuing Catholic bishop's coat of arms verso, further encased in a Gothic style altar reliquary, with quatrefoil scrollwork frame, rising on turned-form standard and pierced foot, theca: approx 1.5"diam, overall: approx 6.25"h, 3 3/8"w, 2 5/8"d, 267.2 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