Figural Altar Reliquary Housing Seven Relics, 1 Of The Holy Sepulchre

Lot description

Gold-tone metal multi-relic theca reliquary, housing (seven) Catholic relics, comprising a fragment of the Sepulchre of Our Lord, and Saints John the Apostle, Theodore (early martyr), Maximinus of Aix (early Bishop and martyr), Francis of Assisi (founder of the Franciscan Order), Clement (martyr and Pope), centering an Agnus Dei disc (papally blessed Paschal candle wax), sealed receptacle with glazed window at verso, revealing a painting of a monstrance with IHS Christogram, further encased in a gilt-metal altar reliquary, with globus cruciger and flowering foliate branches, supported by two winged cherubs, on platform base with seated lion motifs, theca: approx 1.5"l, 1.25"w, overall: approx 12 7/8"h, 5.25"w, 3.25"d, 795.5 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