1st-Class Relic Of The True Cross In Encrusted Altar Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

Important first-class (ex crucis) relic of the True Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ, housed in a silver-tone metal theca reliquary, further encased in a cathedral-sized gilt-metal altar reliquary, having pierced cruciform frame set with faceted white and red rhinestones, with trefoil terminals and foliate trim, rising on knopped standard and circular foot, red wax seal with Bishop Tarcisio Vincenzo Benedetti's coat of arms at verso of theca, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Tarcisio Vincenzo Benedetti, Bishop of the Holy Church of Lodi, Order of the Carmelites, certificate dated November 15, 1959, theca: approx 1"diam, overall: approx 14 7/8"h, 7.5"w, 4 5/8"d, 867.8 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