Chalice - Vermeil, .950 silver - Chalice in Solid Silver (
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Description from the seller
Important Solid Silver Chalice with Vermeil – Pure Art Deco / Neo-Gothic Style – French Goldsmith – Early 20th Century
Magnificent mass-produced church chalice in solid silver (the interior of the cup in vermeil gold), a masterwork of French sacred metalwork from the early 20th century. This piece is distinguished by a line of rare elegance, at the crossroads of the Neo-Gothic revival and the modern geometry of the Art Deco period.
The Cup and the False-Cup: The flared cup in silver is set within a delicately cut false-cup in circular arcs. It is relief-ornamented with stalks of wheat and stylized leaves rising against a finely grained background. The interior of the cup features its original gold vermeil, radiant.
The Knot and the Stem: The cylindrical stem is rhythmically pierced at the center by a flat knot (melon-shaped) richly chiselled with geometric floral motifs inscribed in diamonds.
The Foot (Base): The chalice rests on a wide circular base with a conical shoulder, repeating the cup’s decor with large lobed motifs, alternating smooth surfaces and guilloché zones from which stylized water leaves spring. The rim of the base is enhanced by an elegant frieze of pearl beads.
The Title Mark (State Guarantee): This is the official Minerva punch, First Title (in a decagonal octagon cartouche). This mark guarantees pure solid silver at 950/1000 (the highest French standard).
The Goldsmith’s Mark: Master Goldsmith mark — Engraved in a horizontal diamond cartouche, showing the initials D & T surrounding an Eagle with spread wings (different from the famous Paris sacred art house Demarquet Frères / D&T active in the early 20th century).
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1910–1930).
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complete its presentation. Please study 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.
Translated by Google TranslateImportant Solid Silver Chalice with Vermeil – Pure Art Deco / Neo-Gothic Style – French Goldsmith – Early 20th Century
Magnificent mass-produced church chalice in solid silver (the interior of the cup in vermeil gold), a masterwork of French sacred metalwork from the early 20th century. This piece is distinguished by a line of rare elegance, at the crossroads of the Neo-Gothic revival and the modern geometry of the Art Deco period.
The Cup and the False-Cup: The flared cup in silver is set within a delicately cut false-cup in circular arcs. It is relief-ornamented with stalks of wheat and stylized leaves rising against a finely grained background. The interior of the cup features its original gold vermeil, radiant.
The Knot and the Stem: The cylindrical stem is rhythmically pierced at the center by a flat knot (melon-shaped) richly chiselled with geometric floral motifs inscribed in diamonds.
The Foot (Base): The chalice rests on a wide circular base with a conical shoulder, repeating the cup’s decor with large lobed motifs, alternating smooth surfaces and guilloché zones from which stylized water leaves spring. The rim of the base is enhanced by an elegant frieze of pearl beads.
The Title Mark (State Guarantee): This is the official Minerva punch, First Title (in a decagonal octagon cartouche). This mark guarantees pure solid silver at 950/1000 (the highest French standard).
The Goldsmith’s Mark: Master Goldsmith mark — Engraved in a horizontal diamond cartouche, showing the initials D & T surrounding an Eagle with spread wings (different from the famous Paris sacred art house Demarquet Frères / D&T active in the early 20th century).
Period: Early 20th century (circa 1910–1930).
The photographs are an integral part of the object description and complete its presentation. Please study 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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
0 g
Silver type
.950 silver, Vermeil
Title additional information
Chalice in Solid Silver (
Country of origin
France
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
20.5 cm
Width
0 cm
Diameter
10.5 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
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