Luzar Vestments: Antique French Gothic Chalice
Luzar Vestments - Antique Chalice - Gothic style
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Antique French Chalice Ref 8595
Exceptional Antique French Chalice and Paten in solid silver gilt.
Chalice & Paten made in France by the silversmith Jean-Charles Cahier (1772-1849), who worked in Paris.
Cahier was silversmith to Napoleon 1st and the French Royal Family. On his retirement, Cahier's workshop was passed on to Poussielgue-Rusand.
Both pieces are made in solid silver, gilded throughout.
Both are hallmarked with the French silver hallmark of the period and the maker's mark. This Chalice and Paten were made during the period 1819-1838.
The calix to the cup is made in fine filigree and decorative work, with bunches of grapes and foliage.
It is set with three oval shaped porcelain enamels representing Faith, Hope & Charity.
The circular stem has a large oval knop. Three further enamels depict Our Lord, Our Lady and St John.
The circular base has three large oval shaped enamels depicting Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, The Way of the Cross, and The Crucifixion.
Between these are three large raised winged Cherubs.
The edge of the Chalice steps down with decorative work to the edging.
The matching well shaped Paten is also made in solid silver gilt and fits the Chalice well. It has a large detailed image of the Last Supper at the centre.
Chalice height 30cm. Base diameter 16cm. Diameter of top of cup 10.5cm. Diameter of Paten 16.5cm. Overall weight of Chalice & Paten 1,363g.
Complete with brand new lined, fitted carrying case.
Please ask if you would like any further details or information about this piece.
Price £26,000.
More detailed pictures of this magnificent top quality antique French Chalice and Paten are illustrated below:
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