"Silver Chalice In Silver-plated Bronze, France, Late 19th Century "
Chalice in silver and silver-plated bronze. The base, circular in shape with a projection, is bordered by a frieze of pearls. The terrace is decorated with a Greek cross, large water leaves and guilloché floral motifs. The stem has a collar and a flattened ball knot, decorated with finely chiseled palm leaves and quatrefoils. It supports a straight-rimmed cup, gilded inside (with traces of wear), as well as a cut-out bronze false cup, decorated with floral motifs. Neo-Gothic style set. Hallmark: Minerva 950/1000 on the cup. The chalice was made in the workshops of Master Goldsmith Jamain & Chevron, active between 1865 and 1879 Height: 22 cm Diameter of the base: 12.5 cm Gross weight: 320 g Good general condition. No shock or deformation. Lack of silvering in places.