Pectoral Reliquary Cross With Relics Of 2 Passionists Saints & Copy Of Coa

Lot description

Religious silver-tone metal and ebony-inlaid pectoral reliquary crucifix, early-mid 20th c., cross pendant with trefoil terminals and Corpus Christi, encasing (two) first-class relics of Saint Paul of the Cross (born Paolo Francesco Danei, Italian, 1694-1775) and Saint Gabriel Our Lady of Sorrows (born Francesco Possenti, Italian, c.1838-1862), the pairing likely symbolizing the emblematic "father" and "son" of the Passionists, accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity issued by the Nuns (Cistercienserinnen) of Saint Joseph's Abbey at Thyrnau, Germany, certificate dated 1952, approx 3 3/8"l, 1 7/8"w, 42.7 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