"Chalice And Patene In Vermeil, France XIXth Century"
Chalice and paten in vermeil. The chalice presents a Gothic style decoration. The base, adorned with an enamelled cross is six lobes chiseled floral pattern on amati background. The stem has a ring and a noued shaped ball complati. False-cut of the same floral ornamentation as those of the foot and the mud is screwed into the stem. Paten in vermeil engraved with Christic symbol: heart, flame: Sacre-Coeur, IHS, cross, the crown of thorns. Poincons Minerve 950/1000 Master goldsmith with initials JC Each element is stamped Patène-poincon Minerva Master goldsmith - Armand-Caillat (1822-1901) H- 24 cm; base D - 14.5 cm; weight 349 gr patene d - 14,5 cm, weight 92 gr In good condition, without shocks or deformations Note: two small gaps on the false-cut box (wear), certificate of completion