Altar Reliquary Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 3 Saints With Coa

Lot description

Religious gold-tone metal theca reliquary, housing (three) first-class relics of Catholic Saints, comprising ex precadoris relic of Paul of the Cross, ex ossibus relic of Gabriel of the Sorrowful Virgin, and ex ossibus relic of Gemma Galgani, with scalloped border, red wax seal with Eugenius Raphael Faggians' coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt-metal altar reliquary, having cruciform finial and scrolling foliate border, on knopped standard and circular foot, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Eugenius Raphael Faggians, Bishop of the Diocese of Cariati, Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (The Passionists), certificate dated 12 March 1948, theca: approx 1.5"diam, overall: approx 8.5"h, 4 1/8"w, 3.75"d, 277.4 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