1st-Class Relic Of ST. Liberius In Cruciform Altar Reliquary With Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Liberius (Bishop, Confessor, and Pope of Rome from 352-366 AD, a major figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church), housed in a gold-tone metal theca with scrolled border, red wax seal with Friar Petrus Canisius Van Lierde's coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt-metal cruciform altar reliquary, encrusted with white and green rhinestones, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Friar Petrus Canisius Van Lierde, Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine, by the grace of God and the Apostolic See, Bishop Porphyriensis, certificate dated 17 February 1955, missing rhinestone near upper left side, theca: approx 1.25"diam, overall: approx 9.75"h, 6.25"w, 3.25"d, 351 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