Lot #14 - Magnificent Mid 19th Century French Gilt Silver Enamel and Gem Set Chalice
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Auction House:Aalders Auctions
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Sale Name:Traditional European & Fine Art Including a Collection of World Class Russian Icons
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Sale Date:15 Dec 2019 ~ 10.30am (AEDT)
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Lot #:14
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Lot Description:Magnificent Mid 19th Century French Gilt Silver Enamel and Gem Set Chalice
c.1855, by Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (Manufacturer to the Holy Father the Pope), with funnel shaped bowl, above scroll work accented with rubies, above a decorative knop stem and spreading foot, decorated with panels of blue enamel and raised flower heads, total weight 768gm, h 25cm Note: Placide Poussielgue-Rusand (1824-1889) was a goldsmith and silversmith in Paris, known for liturgical objects, chalices, patterns and monstrances and was maker of the high altar of the Church of Light in the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris -
Estimate:A$6,000 - 8,000
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Realised Price:Undisclosed
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Category:Silver
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