Gorgeous Antique Gold-Plated Solid-Silver Chalice. France, C. 1900

Gorgeous Antique gold-plated solid-silver chalice with storing case, made in France circa 1900 and in really good condition. The chalice comes with a case and a paten, also made of gold-plated silver. In this item, the lovely gold-plated finish is a strong attention-drawing feature: intense and uniform, it provides the piece with a very special charm. The foot is circular in shape, and like the rest of the chalice is completely covered of hand-engraved symbols and decorative motifs. This decoration includes the classic Eucharistic symbols: we can see three images depicting a vine with bunches of grapes, wheat stalks and a group of reeds (a plant which symbolizes the People of God). The images are delicately and carefully engraved over a uniform dotted background. Between them we can see fine symmetrical scallop-shaped motifs, trimmed with volutes. The stem has an only node whose surface is adorned with the same engraved symbols that we discovered at the foot. Over the node stands the beautiful and stylized cup, with an openwork base decorated with the same symbols. All the chalices parts bear the French silver hallmark and the silversmiths mark, except the cup. Though, we can guarantee that this piece is also made of quality solid silver. The paten that comes with the chalice bears no decoration. It remains in fine condition too. It bears the same hallmarks, which guarantee its quality and ancient age. The chalice and paten set can be stored and transported in an ancient case. Though the case shows the logical signs of wear produced by the trace of time and the use, it remains in good condition and still fulfills perfectly its duty. This gorgeous Antique gold-plated solid-silver chalice will stand out in any place for its beautiful finish and elegant decoration. A classic and timeless piece, with the great charm that characterizes antique religious artworks. Dimensions: Chalice: Foots Width: 5.31 in / 13.5 cm. Height: 9 in / 23 cm. Cups Width: 3.15 in / 8 cm. Weight: 373 g. Paten: Diameter: 6 in / 15 cm. Weigth: 87 g. Total Weight: 460 g.