Encrusted Theca Reliquary Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 8 Saints With Coa

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Jeweled gold-tone metal theca reliquary, housing (eight) first-class (ex ossibus) relics of Saints Amantius, Clementine, Benignus, Adelaide, Catherine de Ricci, Pauline, Modeste, and B. Raphael, framed by faceted blue rhinestones, 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 July 10, 1966, theca: approx 1.75"diam, 21.3 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