Silver Monstrance – Joseph Convert, Lyon (1798-1809)
Silver Monstrance – Joseph Convert, Lyon (1798-1809)
Description
Silver monstrance, 1st standard, in neoclassical style, resting on a pyramidal base finely chiseled with eucharistic symbols: Mystic Lamb, radiant Trinity, vine tendrils and sheaves of wheat.
Baluster shaft decorated with an antique urn, knot adorned with an entwined sheaf of vines, supporting a radiant glory with alternating straight and flamed rays centering a cloud (lunule missing).
Summit cross.
Hallmarks:
– Rooster, 1st standard, Departments (1798-1809)
– Large guarantee 80 (Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée)
– Goldsmith: Joseph Convert, Lyon (JC lozenge, trefoil and dot)
– Hallmark "ET" on the base.
Height: 51 cm - Weight: 755 g.
Presented in its case. A similar model in vermeil by the same goldsmith is kept at the Church of Saint-Maurice in Épersy (Savoie, ref. IM73000393).
A fine example of provincial liturgical goldsmithing from the Consulate period, with complete Eucharistic iconography.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.
Description
Silver monstrance, 1st standard, in neoclassical style, resting on a pyramidal base finely chiseled with eucharistic symbols: Mystic Lamb, radiant Trinity, vine tendrils and sheaves of wheat.
Baluster shaft decorated with an antique urn, knot adorned with an entwined sheaf of vines, supporting a radiant glory with alternating straight and flamed rays centering a cloud (lunule missing).
Summit cross.
Hallmarks:
– Rooster, 1st standard, Departments (1798-1809)
– Large guarantee 80 (Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendée)
– Goldsmith: Joseph Convert, Lyon (JC lozenge, trefoil and dot)
– Hallmark "ET" on the base.
Height: 51 cm - Weight: 755 g.
Presented in its case. A similar model in vermeil by the same goldsmith is kept at the Church of Saint-Maurice in Épersy (Savoie, ref. IM73000393).
A fine example of provincial liturgical goldsmithing from the Consulate period, with complete Eucharistic iconography.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information.
2 650 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Height: 51
Reference (ID): 1715709
Availability: In stock
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