1st-Class Relics Of 2 Ugandan Saints In Altar Reliquary

Lot description

Religious gilt-metal altar reliquary, housing (two) first-class relics of Ugandan martyrs, comprising Saint Charles Lwanga (Kaloli Lwanga, Uganda, 1860-1886) and Saint Matthias Mulumba (Matthias Murumba Kalemba, Uganda, 1836-1886), housed in a gilt-metal theca reliquary with textured rope trim, partial red wax seal verso, further encased in a rhinestone-encrusted altar reliquary, with cross-form finial, above radiating sunburst frame, on knopped standard and fluted base, loss to rhinestones, theca: approx 1 1/8"diam, overall: approx 8.25"h, 3.75"w, 2 7/8"d, 343 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