SILVER CALICE (925). PROVINCE, silversmith GDR, early 18th c - Lot 271

SILVER CALICE (925). PROVINCE, silversmith GDR, early 18th century (stem and foot of chalice) and PARIS, 1809-1819 (gilded cup). Domed circular foot bordered by a frieze of acanthus leaves, a motif repeated at the base of the stem. Cross with three Passion nails engraved on the plain part of the foot. Stem with amati knot decorated with leaves and fleurons and angels' heads protruding between two gadrooned rings. False cup with foliate base, frieze of interlacing and four scrolled cartouches linked by a laurel torus with the cross, the Sacred Heart, the three Passion nails and the Trinitarian Triangle, surrounded by rays. Numbered 47 under the foot. Trace of inscription under the foot rim. Probable addition of a ring at the top of the stem, false cut late 18th or early 19th century, re-cut edge. Repolished, wear to the gilding of the bowl. Height 27.7 cm; Diameter (foot) 15.5 cm; Diameter (bowl) 8.2 cm; Weight 570 g.