Silver chalice (min. 800) with a plain gilded cup and a gilded interior. False cup, openwork, embossed with vine branches and heads of winged cherubs and ears of wheat, on a grained background. The border is cut with flowers and scrolls. Shaft with ovoid knot with melon ribs decorated in suite and rings, one foliated. Hexagonal base in braces, moulded, with bas-relief decoration of pampers and three figures (Virgin and Child and two holy figures in capes) in cartouches. The border is punctuated with winged cherubs' heads. Swan mark on the cup. Probably second half of the 19th century. Threaded iron rod with brass scabbard, and soldering, later. Possible reassembly. Gross weight : 401 g. - H. : 21.1 cm. Wear; cracks at the base; small holes at the false cup; shocks, notably at the cup.
Estimate
€180 - €230
Result
€720
Buyer's premium
24%
Silver chalice (min. 800) with a plain gilded cup and a gilded interior.
False cup, openwork, embossed with vine branches and heads of winged cherubs and ears of wheat, on a grained background. The border is cut with flowers and scrolls.
Shaft with ovoid knot with melon ribs decorated in suite and rings, one foliated.
Hexagonal base in braces, moulded, with bas-relief decoration of pampers and three figures (Virgin and Child and two holy figures in capes) in cartouches. The border is punctuated with winged cherubs' heads.
Swan mark on the cup.
Probably second half of the 19th century.
Threaded iron rod with brass scabbard, and soldering, later.
Possible reassembly.
Gross weight : 401 g. - H. : 21.1 cm.
Wear; cracks at the base; small holes at the false cup; shocks, notably at the cup.
Sale
Tuesday 8 June 2021・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 11 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris