Fine Theca Reliquary Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 6 Martyr Saints With Coa

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Fine silver-tone metal theca reliquary, housing six relics of martyred saints, comprising (three) first-class (ex ossibus and ex digito) relics of Saint Canute IV, King of Denmark, (one) relic of Saint Marius, the father, (one) relic of Saint Martha, the mother, and (two) relics of their sons, Saints Audifax and Abachum, all flanking a forked iron instrument enclosed in theca, representing the spear of Canute's martyrdom, 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 May 25, 1966, theca: approx 3.5"h, 2 5/8"w, 65.6 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