3 Relics Of ST. Paul Of The Cross In Gilt Metal Altar Reliquary

Lot description

Gold-tone metal theca reliquary, housing (three) first and second-class relics of Saint Paul of the Cross (founder of the Passionists, born Paolo Francesco Danei, Italian, 1694-1775), including ex praecordis (of the stomach and intestines), ex tunica (of the tunic), and ex amictu (of the amice), all relating to the Passion of Christ and the instruments of His suffering, red wax seal with the Passionists coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt-metal altar reliquary, with cross-form finial, above winged angels flanking viewing chamber, rising on knopped standard and paneled foot, theca: approx 1.75"l, 1.5"w, overall: approx 12.25"h, 4 1/8"w, 4 1/8"d, 869.7 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