1st-Class Relic Of ST. Theodore The General In Locket Reliquary W/ Coa

Lot description

First-class (ex ossibus) relic of Saint Theodore the General (3rd-century soldier and martyr, patron saint of common soldiers, the recovery of lost or stolen items, and against storms), housed in a .800 silver theca locket reliquary, marked .800 to reverse, red wax seal with the Cardinal Clement Micara coat of arms verso, on snake chain with lobster claw clasp, accompanied by certificate of authenticity issued by Cardinal Clement Micara, Divine Mercy Bishop of Veliterno, certificate dated 30 January, 1961, theca: approx 1"diam, chain: approx 9"l, 8.7 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