Beautiful Antique Spanish Silver Chalice. Spain, 19th Century

Beautiful antique Spanish silver chalice, made in Spain in the 19th century and in very good condition. The chalice comes with an ancient silver hand-made paten. Though it bears no hallmarks, we can ensure it is an antique and quality piece. The chalice does bear its own marks: we can see the silversmiths mark at the foot, with the initials MG, and a hallmark used in Spanish antique silver pieces. The foot is circular in shape and shows a gorgeous hand-engraved decoration, simple and elegant, composed of scrolls and flowers. The stem is a succession of nodes, the main one decorated with engraved motifs similar to those at the foot. The cup stands on a fine openwork subcup, with images of some of the Arma Christi (symbols of the Passion of Christ): the hammer, the lances, the three nails, the cross and a group composed of a lance and a cane with a sponge. The embossed motifs are made by hand and remain in amazing condition, providing the chalice with a powerful beauty. For its striking design and high quality, this beautiful antique Spanish silver chalice deserves to belong to a priest with a passion for the most special antiques. Dimensions: Chalice: Foots Width: 5.31 in / 13.5 cm. Cups Width: 3.46 in / 8.8 cm. Height: 10.63 in / 27 cm. Weight: 565 g. Paten: Diameter: 5.47 in / 13.9 cm. Weight: 108 g. Total Weight: 673 g.