FRANCE MID-19th CENTURY - Lot 193

FRANCE MID-19th CENTURY Chalice and paten in cast, engraved and chased vermeil. The foot is chased with three medallions representing the nativity, the crucifixion and the resurrection, framed by ears of wheat, vines and reeds. The knot is openwork with three cherubs' heads framed by vines, reminiscent of the faux-coupe. The paten is adorned with a scene entitled THE TRANSFIGURATION, inspired by Raphael's painting. Chalice: Minerva hallmark Chalice maker: Adolphe DEJEAN, insculpe in 1846, biffé in 1865, first-class medal at the 1855 Exposition Universelle Chalice weight: 1268 g - height: 32 cm - foot diameter: 16.7 cm Paten : 1819 - 1838 Goldsmith : anonymous Weight : 202 g - diameter : 17,7 cm Condition: paten slightly worm-eaten, bumps, needs straightening