Franciscan Nun'S Habit Rosary Reliquary W/ Relics Of 3 Saints With Coa

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Franciscan nun's side habit rosary with pectoral reliquary crucifix, housing (three) relics of Saints Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian, 1890-1902), Blessed Pope Pius X (born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Italian, 1835-1914), and Helena the Empress (also known as Helena of Constantinople, discoverer of the True Cross, Rome, 3rd-century A.D.), grouped together due to the timing of their causes for sainthood under the reign of Pope Pius X, in ebony-inlaid silver-tone metal cross pendant with applied Corpus Christi, trefoil terminals, chain with cocoa beads, belt clips, and gold-tone pendant medallion, depicting Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child, accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity issued by the Nuns (Cistercienserinnen) of Saint Joseph's Abbey at Thyrnau, Germany, certificate dated September 1958, crucifix: approx 4 1/8"h, 2 1/8"w, chain: approx 61"l, 233.8 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