1st-Class Relic Of ST. John Neumann In Figural Altar Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint John Neumann (John Nepomucene Neumann, Bohemian-born American, fourth Bishop of Philadelphia, founder of the first Catholic Diocesan school system in the United States, 1811-1860), housed in a radiating gold-tone metal theca, further encased in a figural altar reliquary, having openwork floral frame, over standard modeled as a saint in a gesture of benediction, red wax seal with the Redemptorists coat of arms at verso of theca, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Nicolaus Ferrante, Postulator General in the Cause of the Redemptorist Congregation of the Servants of God, certificate dated May 1, 1978, theca: approx 1.25"diam, overall: approx 11"h, 4.25"w, 4 5/8"d, 999 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