Silver Chalice And Paten, France, Circa 1900

This chalice is in the neo-Gothic style, with a wide base with six projecting lobes, decorated with a frieze of pearls. On the terrace of the foot, a rich ornamentation of aquatic flowers, symbols of the Passion of Christ and a cross are framed in openwork medallions, separating a Latin inscription. The stem of the chalice, tubular in shape, is encircled at its base with a ring. The flattened toric knot is decorated with the same floral composition as that of the terrace of the foot, as a reminder on the conical cup with a straight lip. 950/1000 silver, Minerva hallmarks on the cup and on the terrace of the foot. Master goldsmith's mark: initials C&V Dimensions: Height: 20.5 cm Base: 13.2 cm Gross weight 313 g Silver paten, Minerva hallmark 950/1000, goldsmith Paul Brunet. Diameter: 12.7 cm Weight: 70 g Good condition. Please note: wear to the gilding and a small restoration at the bottom of the cup. In its box.