Silver CALICE (950). PARIS, 1819-1838 and ap. 1838 (Minerve - Lot 69

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Silver CALICE (950). PARIS, 1819-1838 and ap. 1838 (Minerve - Lot 69
Silver CALICE (950). PARIS, 1819-1838 and ap. 1838 (Minerve on foot rim). It stands on a circular foot decorated with scrolls and alternating motifs of amatized fleurons, reed stems, radiating crosses, sacred hearts of Jesus and Mary, and a Trinitarian triangle. The domed top of the foot repeats these motifs, alternating with cherubs in relief. Between two rings decorated with oves and gadroon friezes, the stem features a piriform knot with a leafy base adorned with a radiating medallion and bunches of grapes. Between rocaille cartouches, the openwork false cup is adorned with medallions representing the theological virtues: Faith, Hope and Charity. Decorated with water-leaf friezes and gadrooned friezes at the foot and stem. Height 28 cm; weight 391 g. A bronze CLOCHETTE D'AUTEL (?) with turned wooden handle (broken at the end). Expert : Sophie VERGNE
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