1st-Class Relic Of Saint Gemma Galgani In Encrusted Altar Reliquary

Lot description

First-class (ex corpore) relic of Saint Gemma Galgani (Gemma Umberta Maria Galgani, also known as the "Daughter of the Passion," Italian, 1878-1903), housed in a silver-tone metal theca reliquary, framed by a crown of thorns, red wax seal with the Passionists' coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt-metal cross-form altar reliquary, having pierced filigree frame set with purple and white rhinestones, on shaped base, lacking single rhinestone at lower right, theca: approx 1 1/8"diam, overall: approx 4"h, 3 3/8"w, 1.75"d, 117.5 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