Chalice Paten Silver Vermeil Minerva Goldsmith Poussielgue-rusand Late 19th

Chalice and its paten in silver vermeil, hallmarked Minerva and goldsmith Poussielgue-Rusand Fils*, foot decorated with a beautiful enamel cross, paten with the initials IHS, vintage late 19th-early 20th centuries. This chalice is in good condition as is its paten, both are hallmarked see photos. Please note: slight wear of the vermeil in places, micro-scratches and minor dirt from time, see photos. * Poussielgue-Rusand Maurice known as Poussielgue-Rusand Fils: PRF hallmark with anchor, sword, star. Associated with his father Placide since 1885, he inherited the factory upon his death in 1891; he inscribed his hallmark, crossed out in 1933. He bought the Oudry models around 1900. The successive catalogs show a considerable mass of objects. Poussielgue-Rusand takes part in the main exhibitions of contemporary sacred art. Cf Dictionary of Liturgical Arts by Berthod and Hardouin-Fugier. Dimensions Bowl diameter 9.8 cm / paten 14.2 cm Base diameter 12.8 cm Height 20.5 cm Gross weight 381 grams Reference: D50 386 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com