1st-Class Relic Of ST. Francis Of Assisi In Figural Altar Reliquary

Lot description

First-class relic of Saint Francis of Assisi, housed in a .800 silver-gilt theca reliquary, with scalloped filigree border, red wax seal with the Redemptorist coat of arms verso, further encased in a figural gilt-metal altar reliquary, with foliate crest, over standard modeled as Saint Francis of Assisi with birds, ending on flared and fluted base, theca: approx 1.25"diam, overall: approx 7.25"h,3 3/8 "w, 3.5"d, 455.3 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