Fine Silver & Objects of Vertu - 24th April 2018

Lot 349

An early 17th century silver-gilt chalice

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1700

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Description

An early 17th century silver-gilt chalice,

unmarked, possibly Continental, circa 1630,

plain tapering circular bowl, on a knopped baluster stem with three angel heads, on a raised shaped hexafoil base engraved with a crucifix and with an engraved border with fleurs de lis decoration, with engraved decoration, on a hexafoil foot, height 15cm, approx. weight 6.2oz.