2nd-Class Relic Of ST. John The Apostle In Figural Altar Reliquary

Lot description

Second-class (ex vestibus) relic of Saint John the Apostle (also known as John the Evangelist or John the Beloved, one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ), housed in a .800 silver-gilt theca reliquary with scalloped border, red wax seal with Cardinal Clemente Micara's coat of arms verso, further encased in a figural altar reliquary, surmounted by an openwork foliate frame, set with multicolor rhinestones, over standard modeled as Jesus Christ of the Sacred Heart, ending on domed base and molded feet, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Clemente Micara, Divine Mercy Bishop of Veliterno, theca marked .800, theca: approx 1"diam, overall: approx 8 3/8"h, 3.75"w, 3.25"d, 631 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