Ciborium - .950 silver - 1800-1850 - Martial Dejean

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Clément Floch
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Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.

Estimate  € 4,200 - € 4,700
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€665
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€575
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€430

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Description from the seller

Sterling silver and vermeil ciborium – Martial Dejean – First Empire, circa 1798-1809 - Paris

Resting on a broad circular foot with a raised rim, this ciborium features an elegant engraved and chased decoration of palmettes, foliage, garlands, and vegetal motifs, characteristic of the neoclassical decorative vocabulary of the period. The ovoid knop is also adorned with relief foliage.

The large hemispherical bowl, sober and balanced, preserves inside a beautiful mercurial gilding (vermeil) intended to protect the silver in contact with the Sacred Species.

It is surmounted by a domed lid richly engraved with a crown of flowers and foliage, topped by a small cross.

The piece bears several antique hallmarks
The rooster hallmark corresponding to the 1st title of French silver for the period 1798-1809
The guarantee mark with the head of a woman.
The master mark, read as M, star, D, is listed as that of Martial Dejean.

A liturgical piece of fine presence, interesting both for the quality of its decoration and for its substantial weight and its precise dating at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century.

Era: First Empire, circa 1798-1809
Material: solid silver, interior of the bowl in vermeil
Silversmith: Martial Dejean
Punctuation: 1st title with the rooster, guarantee mark with the head of a woman, and master mark M*D
Height: 26 cm
Weight: 580 g

Very good overall condition for its age, with signs of use, small irregularities and surface wear consistent with a liturgical piece of more than two centuries. The interior gilding is still well present.

The photos are an integral part of the object descriptions and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment

The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.

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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Sterling silver and vermeil ciborium – Martial Dejean – First Empire, circa 1798-1809 - Paris

Resting on a broad circular foot with a raised rim, this ciborium features an elegant engraved and chased decoration of palmettes, foliage, garlands, and vegetal motifs, characteristic of the neoclassical decorative vocabulary of the period. The ovoid knop is also adorned with relief foliage.

The large hemispherical bowl, sober and balanced, preserves inside a beautiful mercurial gilding (vermeil) intended to protect the silver in contact with the Sacred Species.

It is surmounted by a domed lid richly engraved with a crown of flowers and foliage, topped by a small cross.

The piece bears several antique hallmarks
The rooster hallmark corresponding to the 1st title of French silver for the period 1798-1809
The guarantee mark with the head of a woman.
The master mark, read as M, star, D, is listed as that of Martial Dejean.

A liturgical piece of fine presence, interesting both for the quality of its decoration and for its substantial weight and its precise dating at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century.

Era: First Empire, circa 1798-1809
Material: solid silver, interior of the bowl in vermeil
Silversmith: Martial Dejean
Punctuation: 1st title with the rooster, guarantee mark with the head of a woman, and master mark M*D
Height: 26 cm
Weight: 580 g

Very good overall condition for its age, with signs of use, small irregularities and surface wear consistent with a liturgical piece of more than two centuries. The interior gilding is still well present.

The photos are an integral part of the object descriptions and complement their presentation. They allow you to assess its condition and features. Please examine them carefully before any commitment

The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number to ensure fast and secure delivery.

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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Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
580 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Specific region of origin
Paris
Title additional information
Martial Dejean
Number of objects
1
Material
vermeil, Silver
Country of origin
France
Designer/artist/maker
Martial Dejean
Height
26 cm
Width
11.5 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
BelgiumVerified
1799
Objects sold
100%
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