"Ciborium Of The Sick In Silver France Circa 1819-1838"
Silver chrismatory ciborium of the sick with a wide base and projection decorated with palm leaves reminiscent of this on the lid and on the knot. Knotted stem forming a bulb assembled in two screwed parts serving as a reserve for Holy Chrism and thus allowing both communion to the sick and extreme anointing to the dying. Circular cup in gilded silver on the inside on which a domed lid surmounted by a cross is fitted. With his spatula. 950/1000 silver, old woman's head hallmarks, Dijon 1819-1838 Master Goldsmith hallmark: partially visible Height: 14.2 cm Foot diameter: 6.4 cm Weight: 80 gr Very good condition