Franciscan nun's side habit rosary with pectoral reliquary crucifix, housing (three) relics of Saints Maria Teresa Goretti (Italian, 1890-1902), Blessed Pope Pius X (born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto, Italian, 1835-1914), and Helena the Empress (also known as Helena of Constantinople, discoverer of the True Cross, Rome, 3rd-century A.D.), grouped together due to the timing of their causes for sainthood under the reign of Pope Pius X, in ebony-inlaid silver-tone metal cross pendant with applied Corpus Christi, trefoil terminals, chain with cocoa beads, belt clips, and gold-tone pendant medallion, depicting Saint Anthony of Padua with the Christ Child, accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity issued by the Nuns (Cistercienserinnen) of Saint Joseph's Abbey at Thyrnau, Germany, certificate dated September 1958, crucifix: approx 4 1/8"h, 2 1/8"w, chain: approx 61"l, 233.8 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** 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. **Standard treatments assumed on ALL colored gemstones**.  Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**