1st-Class Relic Of ST. John Neumann In 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 .800 silver-gilt theca, red wax seal with the Redemptorists coat of arms verso, further encased in a cruciform altar reliquary, encrusted with white and pink rhinestones, on pierced base, 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 5 May, 1966, theca: approx 1.25"diam, overall: approx 9.5"h, 6"w, 3 5/8"d, 385.5 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