Chalice In Golden Silver, A Paten, France XIXth Century

Chalice in gilded silver resting on an almost flat circular foot extended by a tubular shaft interrupted at the top by a toric knot. On the foot, a cross pattée, a white silver headband with a frieze of foliage scrolls, a frieze of scrolls on the knot and another white silver headband is engraved on the edge of the half-sphere cup. Attached: a hammered silver paten decorated with three Passion nails and an Easter Cross, it adapts perfectly to the cup. 950/1000 silver, hallmarks Minerva Master Goldsmith: Demarquet frères / 1868-1890 / Chalice: Height: 16.8 cm Base diameter: 14.2 cm Cup diameter: 11.6 cm Net weight: 449 gr Gross weight: 573 gr — ——————————————————— Paten: 950/1000 silver, Minerva hallmark Master Goldsmith hallmark: JD, work from the beginning of the 20th century Diameter: 14.5 cm Weight: 156 g Good condition, without shocks or restorations. Note: traces of use and micro-scratches.