Chalice And Its Patene In Silver And Vermeil, France Circa 1900

Chalice and paten in silver and vermeil. Set executed by the goldsmith Lyon Louis Gille (the hallmark was in use from 1889 to 1927) The Chalice has a circular foot surmounted by a tubular shaft provided with a toric node supporting a full false cut and a cut. The talus of the foot is decorated with three medallions screwed representing the busts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Virgin with the Sacred Heart and Saint Joseph separated alternately by a band in relief interlaced leaves. A blue enameled Malta cross is attached to the foot. The fake cup with engraved decor of a frieze of stylized polylobed leaves, the edge embellished with pinnacles. Cross pattée engraved on the paten. Punches Minerva 950/1000 and goldsmith punches Louis Gille Calice weighted with a brass lining on the reverse. Height: 21,5 cm Diameter: 12 cm Patène Diameter: 13 cm Calice weight: 359 gr Gross weight: 73 gr In good condition, without shocks or scratches Traces of wear of gilding