Chalice And Paten In Vermeil – Bourdon, Ghent – ​​neo-gothic – 900/800 Silver

Chalice and paten in vermeil – Bourdon, Ghent – ​​Neo-Gothic – 900/800 silver

Magnificent Neo-Gothic style chalice, accompanied by its original paten, made by the Bourdon house in Ghent (Belgium) at the end of the 19th century.

Description:

Chalice in solid 900/1000 silver, gilded with fine gold (vermeil), marked with the hallmark 'B' with an anchor (Bourdon's hallmark) and the fineness 900. The cup is finely engraved with the famous Latin inscription:“Calicem Salutaris Accipiam et Nomen Domini Invocabo”(“I will raise the cup of salvation, I will invoke the name of the Lord”), traditionally associated with the Eucharistic sacrifice. The chalice is decorated with stylized vines, vine leaves, and bunches of grapes, classic Eucharistic symbols. The central six-sided knot is adorned with Gothic-style relief decorations, contributing to the elegance of the whole. Paten in solid 800/1000 silver, also gilded (vermeil), marked 'Bourdon' and '800'. It is original and perfectly matches the chalice.

Dimensions:
Height of chalice: 21 cm
Diameter of base: 14 cm
Diameter of cup: approximately 10.5 cm
Total gross weight (chalice + paten): 492 g

Condition:

Very well preserved. The gilding is still fresh, with some very slight signs of normal use.

The set is ready for liturgical use or collection.