Luzar Vestments - Antique French Baroque Chalice

Antique French Baroque Chalice

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Antique Baroque Chalice and Paten Ref 8397

19th century French Chalice and Paten in Baroque style made in solid silver gilt.
The Chalice was made in France by the silversmith Alphonse Joseph Renaud, who worked in Paris in the second half of the 19th century.
The Chalice and Paten have the French silver hallmark of the period, and both pieces also bear the maker's mark.
The Calix has three oval roundels depicting The Holy Family. Between these are Eucharistic symbols of Grapes, Wheat and bulrushes.
The decorative circular stem leads to the large oval knop. This has three pairs of raised Cherub heads, with decoration between.
The circular base has three large scenes depicting The Garden of Gethsemane, The Way of the Cross and The Crucifixion. Between each scene is a large raised Cherub head.
The edge of the base has three further pairs of raised Cherub heads, between which is baroque style decoration, with fine beading to the edge.
Chalice comes with matching solid silver gilt well-design Paten. The centre of Paten has a large raised scene of The Descent from the Cross.
Chalice Height 34.5cm. Base diameter 17cm. Diameter of top of cup 9.5cm. Diameter of Paten 17.5cm. Overall weight 950g.
Complete with original mushroom shaped carrying case.
This Chalice is in excellent condition throughout. Please ask if you would like any further details or information about this Chalice and Paten.

Price Ł8,500.