Continental pectoral reliquary cross, gilt metal frame with trefoil terminals, inlaid exotic wood ground, encasing theca reliquary modeled as Christ's crown of thorns, containing a first-class religious relic of the True Cross (Crucis D.N.J.C), red wax seal with the issuing Catholic cardinal's coat of arms verso, on gilt-metal cable chain, glazed back panel detached from seal but present, cross: approx 5.5"l, 4 1/8"w, chain: approx 32"l, 150 grams (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**