Religious gilt-metal altar reliquary, housing (two) first-class relics of Ugandan martyrs, comprising Saint Charles Lwanga (Kaloli Lwanga, Uganda, 1860-1886) and Saint Matthias Mulumba (Matthias Murumba Kalemba, Uganda, 1836-1886), housed in a gilt-metal theca reliquary with textured rope trim, partial red wax seal verso, further encased in a rhinestone-encrusted altar reliquary, with cross-form finial, above radiating sunburst frame, on knopped standard and fluted base, loss to rhinestones, theca: approx 1 1/8"diam, overall: approx 8.25"h, 3.75"w, 2 7/8"d, 343 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** 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**