Chalice In Silver And Bronze, France Around 1800

Chalice in silver and silvered bronze (foot, stem), the cup is in silver and gilded silver. It is made up of three screwed elements: the base, the barrel with the knot and the cup. The structure and decoration of this chalice fit it perfectly into the common models of the early 19th century. The foot of the chalice is domed, circular in shape devoid of decoration, a frieze of gadroons separates the slope from the foot of the terrace which is engraved with a radiating cross. The stem bears an ovoid knot framed by two rings engraved with rope friezes. The cut is smooth, flared in its upper part. the interior has retained its beautiful original gilding. Cup: 950/1000 silver, Rooster hallmark / 1798-1809 / Paris Height: 27 cm Foot diameter: 13 cm Gross weight: 550 gr This chalice has a very solid structure and is in very good condition / without shocks or scratches.