Reliquary Locket Necklace Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 6 Saints With Coa

Lot description

Religious silver (content unknown) reliquary locket, housing (six) first-class (ex ossibus) relics of Saints Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, Catherine Laboure, John Gabriel Perboyre, Francis Regis Clet, and Pierre-Rene Rogue, glazed ovular case with hinged cover, partially-obliterated hallmarks at side, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and Society of the Girl of Charity, Founded by Saint Vincent de Paul (commonly called the Vincentians or Lazarists), certificate dated March 10, 1968, on silver-tone metal serpentine chain with spring ring clasp, chain unmarked, locket: approx 1.25"l, 1"w, chain: approx 18"l, 18.7 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