Vintage Gilt Brass Chalice. Probable Spanish Work. Spain 1980s
Vintage chalice dating from around the 1980s, probably made in Spain, executed entirely in gilt brass and preserved in very good overall condition. It is a piece of sober, clean lines, with a functional and balanced design, very much in keeping with certain liturgical models from the second half of the 20th century. The cup has a relatively wide mouth, within a taste close to the Roman style, and the whole offers a very dignified, simple and well-resolved appearance.
The base is completely plain, without added decoration, which reinforces that sense of clarity and sobriety that defines the whole piece. The gilding retains very good visual presence and helps give the chalice a bright and pleasing appearance, without overloading the overall design.
The most decorative part is concentrated in the knop, where four small figures in relief appear, probably saints or evangelists, distributed around its different sides. They are simple figures, clearly drawn, which add a small devotional accent and successfully break the general sobriety of the model. This is not an overloaded chalice, but rather a piece designed to offer good presence with restrained decoration.
As for condition, it remains in very good overall preservation. The gilding is in very good condition and the whole maintains a clean and well-kept appearance. No maker's marks or visible hallmarks can be seen, so the attribution to Spain should be taken as probable rather than certain.
It is a simple, practical vintage chalice with good presence, suitable both for liturgical use and for anyone looking for a decorative religious piece from the second half of the 20th century. Its good condition, well-preserved gilding and sober design make it an attractive option for a parish, chapel or sacred art collection. It is a relatively recent liturgical piece, falling within the functional and sober models widely produced in the second half of the 20th century.
Measurements: Height 16.8 cm (6.61 in). Cup diameter 10 cm (3.94 in). Base diameter 12.5 cm (4.92 in). Weight: 377 g. (13.30 oz.)
The base is completely plain, without added decoration, which reinforces that sense of clarity and sobriety that defines the whole piece. The gilding retains very good visual presence and helps give the chalice a bright and pleasing appearance, without overloading the overall design.
The most decorative part is concentrated in the knop, where four small figures in relief appear, probably saints or evangelists, distributed around its different sides. They are simple figures, clearly drawn, which add a small devotional accent and successfully break the general sobriety of the model. This is not an overloaded chalice, but rather a piece designed to offer good presence with restrained decoration.
As for condition, it remains in very good overall preservation. The gilding is in very good condition and the whole maintains a clean and well-kept appearance. No maker's marks or visible hallmarks can be seen, so the attribution to Spain should be taken as probable rather than certain.
It is a simple, practical vintage chalice with good presence, suitable both for liturgical use and for anyone looking for a decorative religious piece from the second half of the 20th century. Its good condition, well-preserved gilding and sober design make it an attractive option for a parish, chapel or sacred art collection. It is a relatively recent liturgical piece, falling within the functional and sober models widely produced in the second half of the 20th century.
Measurements: Height 16.8 cm (6.61 in). Cup diameter 10 cm (3.94 in). Base diameter 12.5 cm (4.92 in). Weight: 377 g. (13.30 oz.)
340 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1780329
Availability: In stock
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