Chalice Paten Agent Vermeil Minerva Henri Nesme Cross Case Pb 592gr 20th Century

Chalice and its paten in finely chiseled silver gilt, flattened knot mounted on a round foot decorated with the Chrism, Minerva hallmark and silversmith Henri Nesme*, presented in a case, circa 1950 20th century. This chalice is in good condition and is of very good quality (it is weighted). The paten (probably not original, but suits it well) is not hallmarked but is most certainly in silver. Please note: some small scratches and wear on the gilt, dirt on the paten, slight wear of time, see photos. * Henri Nesme, who died in 1935, has the hallmark HN on either side of a chalice. He carved his hallmark on July 25, 1924, crossed out on December 31, 1964. Succession of Maison Berger-Nesme: Goldsmith's house founded in Lyon by Henri Nesme, descendant of a family of goldsmiths from Lyon. Hallmark carved in 1889, crossed out in 1924. Referenced in the Dictionary of Liturgical Arts by Berthod and Hardouin-Fugier. Dimensions Bowl diameter 10 cm / foot 13 cm / paten 15.4 cm Case dimensions 20.3 cm x 15.8 cm / 18 cm Height 17 cm Gross weight of the chalice 424 grams / paten 168 grams Reference: D50 422 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com