Baroque Style Altar Reliquary Containing 1st-Class Relics Of 5 Saints

Lot description

Gold-tone metal multi-relic theca reliquary, housing (five) first-class relics of Catholic saints, comprising Saints Pope Clement I, Margaret of Cortona, Blessed Peter of Siena, Eliana (Virgin and Martyr), and Camillus de Lellis, framing silver (content unknown) Sacred Heart of Jesus or "Cor Jesu," in metallic thread floral arrangement, further encased in an antique Baroque-style gilt-metal altar reliquary, with cross-form finial and quatrefoil viewing chamber, rising on knopped standard and circular foot, red wax seal with the issuing Catholic authority's coat of arms at verso of theca, theca: approx 2.5"l, 1.75"w, overall: approx 10 5/8"h, 4 1/8"diam, 715.5 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