Ciborium - .950 silver - 1800-1850 - Martial Dejean
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Massive silver and vermeil ciborium – Martial Dejean – First Empire, circa 1798-1809 - Paris
Resting on a wide circular foot with a stepped base, this ciborium features an elegant engraved and chased decoration of palmettes, foliage, garlands and botanical motifs, characteristic of the neoclassical decorative vocabulary of the period. The ovate knop is also adorned with raised foliage.
The wide hemispherical bowl, sober and balanced, retains inside a beautiful mercurial gilding (vermeil) intended to protect the silver in contact with the Holy Elements.
It is surmounted by a domed lid richly engraved with a crown of flowers and foliage, topped by a small cross.
The ensemble bears several antique quality marks:
- The cock passant mark corresponding to the first title of French silver for the period 1798-1809
- The guarantee mark with a woman’s head
- The maker’s mark, read M, star, D, identified as Martial Dejean.
A fine liturgical piece of metalwork, striking in its presence, interesting both for the quality of its decoration and for its substantial weight and precise dating at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century.
Period: First Empire, circa 1798-1809
Material: solid silver, interior of the bowl in vermeil
Silversmith: Martial Dejean
Marks: first title with the cock, guarantee with woman’s head, maker’s mark M*D
Height: 26 cm
Weight: 580 g
Very good overall condition considering 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 preserved.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to appreciate their 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.
Translated by Google TranslateMassive silver and vermeil ciborium – Martial Dejean – First Empire, circa 1798-1809 - Paris
Resting on a wide circular foot with a stepped base, this ciborium features an elegant engraved and chased decoration of palmettes, foliage, garlands and botanical motifs, characteristic of the neoclassical decorative vocabulary of the period. The ovate knop is also adorned with raised foliage.
The wide hemispherical bowl, sober and balanced, retains inside a beautiful mercurial gilding (vermeil) intended to protect the silver in contact with the Holy Elements.
It is surmounted by a domed lid richly engraved with a crown of flowers and foliage, topped by a small cross.
The ensemble bears several antique quality marks:
- The cock passant mark corresponding to the first title of French silver for the period 1798-1809
- The guarantee mark with a woman’s head
- The maker’s mark, read M, star, D, identified as Martial Dejean.
A fine liturgical piece of metalwork, striking in its presence, interesting both for the quality of its decoration and for its substantial weight and precise dating at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century.
Period: First Empire, circa 1798-1809
Material: solid silver, interior of the bowl in vermeil
Silversmith: Martial Dejean
Marks: first title with the cock, guarantee with woman’s head, maker’s mark M*D
Height: 26 cm
Weight: 580 g
Very good overall condition considering 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 preserved.
The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to appreciate their 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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
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
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