Liturgical gilt-metal pax or osculatorium reliquary, housing (four) second-class relics of the martyred Saint Donatus, Saint Faustus, and Saint Angela, together with Saint Claire of Assisi, likely grouped together by a religious household or convent, all in an ovular theca reliquary, red wax seal with a partially-obliterated ecclesiastical coat of arms verso, the pax having circular scalloped frame, with scrolled handle to be held during the "Kiss of Peace" ceremony in Catholic Mass, on waisted stem, theca: approx 1.25"h, 7/8"w, overall: approx 2 3/8"h, 1.75"w, 1"d, 61.2 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**