Chalice - Silver - Delheid, goldsmith, Brussels
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Description from the seller
Ordination chalice in vermeil silver, champlevé enamels – Belgium - Probably silversmith Delheid (Brussels)
A liturgical chalice in a Neo-Gothic style, made of partially gilded silver (vermeil), kept in its original leather-bound case.
The poly-lobed foot is richly decorated with grapevines, grape clusters and tendrils, eucharistic symbolism, finely repoussé and chased.
It is adorned with four circular medallions in blue champlevé enamel of excellent quality, depicting:
• The Crucifixion - Christ on the cross surrounded by the Virgin and Saint John, with the inscription I.N.R.I.
• The Entombment of Christ
• Three episcopal saints, identified by inscriptions engraved on the reverse:
• Sanctus Petrus
• Sanctus Theophilus
• Sanctus Odilo
Each medallion is framed by a vegetal design chiselled in relief, alternating matte and polished surfaces. The spherical knop is decorated with relief grape motifs and a beaded frieze. The cup, internally gilded, shows old hammering and a homogeneous patina. The reverse plaques on the foot bear commemorative Latin inscriptions:
Plaque 1: DIE XXX NATI MCMXX → “Born on the thirtieth day, 1920”
Plaque 2: + DILECTO NEPOTI ODILIVS RICHARDVS → “To my dear nephew, Odilius Richardus”
Plaque 3: PETRO … THEOPHILVS ET → Reference to Saint Peter and Saint Theophilus (abridged form)
Plaque 4: SACERDOTI ORDINATO ANSCHARVS → “To the priest Ansgar, ordained”
These inscriptions confirm that it is a chalice offered on the occasion of a priestly ordination, within a family setting.
Presence of an unidentified silversmith mark under the foot (private mark), not allowing a formal geographic attribution, but the overall style, iconography, and epigraphy point to a Central European production, probably in the German-speaking area, at the beginning of the 20th century.
Very good original condition
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any purchase.
It will be very well packed and protected to reach you quickly by tracked postal parcel.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
Translated by Google TranslateOrdination chalice in vermeil silver, champlevé enamels – Belgium - Probably silversmith Delheid (Brussels)
A liturgical chalice in a Neo-Gothic style, made of partially gilded silver (vermeil), kept in its original leather-bound case.
The poly-lobed foot is richly decorated with grapevines, grape clusters and tendrils, eucharistic symbolism, finely repoussé and chased.
It is adorned with four circular medallions in blue champlevé enamel of excellent quality, depicting:
• The Crucifixion - Christ on the cross surrounded by the Virgin and Saint John, with the inscription I.N.R.I.
• The Entombment of Christ
• Three episcopal saints, identified by inscriptions engraved on the reverse:
• Sanctus Petrus
• Sanctus Theophilus
• Sanctus Odilo
Each medallion is framed by a vegetal design chiselled in relief, alternating matte and polished surfaces. The spherical knop is decorated with relief grape motifs and a beaded frieze. The cup, internally gilded, shows old hammering and a homogeneous patina. The reverse plaques on the foot bear commemorative Latin inscriptions:
Plaque 1: DIE XXX NATI MCMXX → “Born on the thirtieth day, 1920”
Plaque 2: + DILECTO NEPOTI ODILIVS RICHARDVS → “To my dear nephew, Odilius Richardus”
Plaque 3: PETRO … THEOPHILVS ET → Reference to Saint Peter and Saint Theophilus (abridged form)
Plaque 4: SACERDOTI ORDINATO ANSCHARVS → “To the priest Ansgar, ordained”
These inscriptions confirm that it is a chalice offered on the occasion of a priestly ordination, within a family setting.
Presence of an unidentified silversmith mark under the foot (private mark), not allowing a formal geographic attribution, but the overall style, iconography, and epigraphy point to a Central European production, probably in the German-speaking area, at the beginning of the 20th century.
Very good original condition
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess their condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any purchase.
It will be very well packed and protected to reach you quickly by tracked postal parcel.
Happy bidding
Seller's Story
The Sanctuary of Curiosities was born from a deep passion for sacred art, devotional objects, and ancient curiosities, witnesses to a rich spiritual and cultural history. Each item offered is the result of meticulous research, carefully sourced across Europe, respecting its authenticity, rarity, and condition.
We are committed to selecting only meaningful objects, with special attention paid to details, materials, and provenance. Our approach is guided by respect for religious heritage and the desire to pass on these fragments of the sacred to passionate collectors, enlightened amateurs, or places of reflection.
Each item is carefully examined, documented, and packaged with the utmost care to ensure a calm, professional, and respectful shopping experience.
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Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
1 g
Title additional information
Delheid, goldsmith, Brussels
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
18 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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