Chalice - Silver
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A liturgical chalice with a paten, made of silver and gilded bronze, from France and dating to 1850–1900, with a solid silver interior cup (107 g) and a silver paten (63 g) totaling 170 g of silver; overall dimensions are 23.5 cm high and 14 cm in diameter, in good used condition with minor wear to the gilding, especially on the paten.
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Liturgical chalice with a paten in silver and gilded bronze, French punches.
Elegant liturgical chalice of notable artistic quality, made with a mixed structure of silver and gilded bronze, accompanied by its corresponding paten.
The inner cup of the chalice, intended for direct liturgical use, is made of solid silver, assayed, weighing 107 grams. The paten, likewise in tested silver, has a weight of 63 grams, with a gilded interior in accordance with ecclesiastical tradition.
The remainder of the structure—base, shaft, knob, and decorative elements— is made of gilded bronze, a technique widely used in religious goldsmithing for its high structural strength, lighter weight, and the ability to achieve rich ornamentation with a finish similar to gold.
This type of construction reflects a balance between liturgical functionality (silver in contact with the wine) and aesthetic value and durability (golden bronze in the structure).
The decoration features a refined ornamental engraving work with vegetal motifs and a repetition of fleur-de-lis, a symbol of tradition and spirituality in Christian iconography. The base is decorated with devotional medallions, highlighting the representation of the Virgin in a classical style (Immaculate/Miraculous type), finely executed.
Measures
Chalice
• Height: 23.5 cm
• Diameter: 14 cm
paten
• 13 × 13 cm
• Height: 0.20 cm
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Silver peso
• Inner cup: 107 g
Patena: 63 g
• Total silver: 170 g
Condition of preservation
Overall good condition, with normal signs of liturgical use.
Wear is observed in the gilding, especially on the paten, in keeping with the age and use. No significant structural damage.
Liturgical chalice with a paten in silver and gilded bronze, French punches.
Elegant liturgical chalice of notable artistic quality, made with a mixed structure of silver and gilded bronze, accompanied by its corresponding paten.
The inner cup of the chalice, intended for direct liturgical use, is made of solid silver, assayed, weighing 107 grams. The paten, likewise in tested silver, has a weight of 63 grams, with a gilded interior in accordance with ecclesiastical tradition.
The remainder of the structure—base, shaft, knob, and decorative elements— is made of gilded bronze, a technique widely used in religious goldsmithing for its high structural strength, lighter weight, and the ability to achieve rich ornamentation with a finish similar to gold.
This type of construction reflects a balance between liturgical functionality (silver in contact with the wine) and aesthetic value and durability (golden bronze in the structure).
The decoration features a refined ornamental engraving work with vegetal motifs and a repetition of fleur-de-lis, a symbol of tradition and spirituality in Christian iconography. The base is decorated with devotional medallions, highlighting the representation of the Virgin in a classical style (Immaculate/Miraculous type), finely executed.
Measures
Chalice
• Height: 23.5 cm
• Diameter: 14 cm
paten
• 13 × 13 cm
• Height: 0.20 cm
⸻
Silver peso
• Inner cup: 107 g
Patena: 63 g
• Total silver: 170 g
Condition of preservation
Overall good condition, with normal signs of liturgical use.
Wear is observed in the gilding, especially on the paten, in keeping with the age and use. No significant structural damage.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
421 g
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
23.5 cm
Width
14 cm
Diameter
14 cm
Depth
14 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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