Silver pyx / Eucharistic custodian - .950 silver - 1800-1850
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Selected by Clément Floch
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Description from the seller
Silver pyx / Eucharistic custodian – vermeil interior – 19th century
Travel Eucharistic pyx or custodian in silver, cylindrical in shape, closed by a domed lid surmounted by a cross.
The lower vessel has a vermeil interior designed to hold the Holy Eucharist.
The piece can be taken apart and includes its inner rod as well as its cruciform element.
An old hallmark visible under the base, to be compared with the Vieillard mark.
Good used condition, with scratches, small marks and oxidation traces consistent with age.
The photographs form an integral part of the object's description and complete its presentation. They allow one to assess its condition and characteristics. 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.
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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 TranslateSilver pyx / Eucharistic custodian – vermeil interior – 19th century
Travel Eucharistic pyx or custodian in silver, cylindrical in shape, closed by a domed lid surmounted by a cross.
The lower vessel has a vermeil interior designed to hold the Holy Eucharist.
The piece can be taken apart and includes its inner rod as well as its cruciform element.
An old hallmark visible under the base, to be compared with the Vieillard mark.
Good used condition, with scratches, small marks and oxidation traces consistent with age.
The photographs form an integral part of the object's description and complete its presentation. They allow one to assess its condition and characteristics. 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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Era
1400-1900
Object name
Silver pyx / Eucharistic custodian
Gross weight
92 g
Silver type
.950 silver
Number of objects
1
Material
Silver
Country of origin
France
Height
6.5 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
10.5 cm
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Estimated period
1800-1850
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