Small Portable Ciborium. Solid Silver. France, 19th Century

Small portable or private-chapel ciborium made by Favier, made of solid silver in France in the 19th century. This fine and delicate silverware item is in really good condition and boasts a stylish neo-gothic-style decoration. The small size of the ciborium suggest that it could be a portable article, or maybe designed to be used in a small private chapel. At the foot, the cup and the lid we can see the French silver hallmark and the FAVIER mark, wonderful artists whose works can be found in museums and cathedrals. The circular foot, the node and the cup are decorated with hand-engraved reed and leaves, symmetrical and simple. The lid which covers the cup is crowned by a big imposing Latin cross. This small portable or private-chapel ciborium by Favier, made of solid silver, is an exceptional piece worthy to belong to a great lover of quality antiques. Dimensions: Foots Width: 3.35 in / 8.5 cm. Cups Width: 2.87 in / 7.3 cm. Height: 7 in / 18 cm. Weight: 172 g.Favier Silversmiths - History The hallmark with the word FAVIER corresponds to the company founded in 1824 by two brothers, François and Andre-Michel Favier. The workshop was located in Lyon. Both were great silversmiths; their workshop produced sacred-art articles such as chalices, patens, cruets and ciboria. Their works are considered state-of-the-art items and are usually found in the best collections and in the treasures of important churches and cathedrals. The pieces with the Favier mark are usually characterized by a profoundly religious feel; in the beginning they were clearly inspired by mediaeval images. With the trace of time the company followed more advanced artistic movements such as symbolism or modernism. The family business was active until 1976.