First-Class Relic Of Pope Pius X In Figural Statuette Reliquary W/ Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex corpore) relic of Saint Pius X (born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Italian, 1835-1914), housed in theca reliquary, further encased in a gilt-metal figural statue reliquary modeled as Pope Pius X, raised on integral platform base, red wax seal with Postulator of the Canonization of Saint Pius X coat of arms verso, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by D. Albertus Parenti, Postulator of the Cause of Canonization of Saint Pius X, Supreme Pontiff, certificate dated 1961, theca: approx 1.25"diam, overall: approx 11"h, 3.5"w, 3.25"d, 846.2 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