Luzar Vestments: Antique French Gothic Chalice
Luzar Vestments - Antique Chalice - Gothic style
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Antique French Gothic Chalice Ref 8891
Antique French Gothic Chalice and Paten in solid silver gilt.
Chalice & Paten made in France by the French Silversmith family Favier who worked in Lyon during the 19th century.
Both pieces are made in solid silver, gilded throughout.
Both are hallmarked with the French silver hallmark of the period and both have the maker's mark.
The calix to the cup is made in fine filigree work with three quatrefoil coloured enamels depIctin Faith, Hope and Charity.
The hexagonal stem has fine engraving throughout. The central hexagonal knop is finished with fine filigree work and size diamond shaped lozenges to the edges.
The shaped hexafoil petalled base is set with fine filigree work throughout. Three of the petals have coloured tear-drop shaped enamels, depicting The Sacred Heart of Jesus, The Sacred Heart of Mary and The Sacred Heart of St Joseph.
The matching dish shaped Paten is also made in solid silver gilt and fits the Chalice well. It has a large, colourful enamel to the centre of the Crucifixion surrounded by the Four Evangelists.
Chalice height 26cm. Base diameter 17cm. Diameter of top of cup 10cm. Diameter of Paten 15.5cm. Overall weight of Chalice & Paten 812g.
Complete with original lined, fitted case for carrying and storage.
Please ask if you would like any further details or information about this piece.
Price £8,995.
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