Theca Reliquary Containing 8 Relics Of Apostle Saints James & Philip With Coa

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Silver-tone metal theca reliquary, housing relics of two of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, (four) first-class relics of Saint Jacobi (James, Son of Alphaeus, also known as James the Less), including ex ossibus, ex brachia, and two ex capillis, above (four) relics of Saint Philip the Apostle, two first-class relics, comprising ex ossibus and ex carne, and two second-class ex indumentis relics, red wax seal with the Cardinal Luigi Traglia coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Alosius Title of St. Andrew of the Valley, Pope's Vicar General of the Roman Curia and its District Judge Ordinary, certificate dated April 30, 1966, theca: approx 2.25"h, 1.75"w, 25.7 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. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES