First-class (ex praesepe D.N.J.C.) religious relic of the Nativity Grotto of Jesus Christ, housed in a gilt-metal theca reliquary with scalloped border, red wax seal with the issuing Catholic cardinal's coat of arms verso, further encased in a gilt-metal altar reliquary, having cross finial, above pierced frame with scrolled foliates and draped floral swag, on knopped standard and footed base, altar reliquary likely assembled, standard sitting askew on base with reduced top, small scuff revealing silver-tone base metal at left side of base, theca: approx 1 3/8"diam, reliquary: approx 12 1/8"h, 5.5"w, 3.75"d, 757.1 grams total (inclusive of all materials) **NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.**NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**