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APPARENLTY UNMARKED, POSSIBLY GERMAN, 18TH CENTURY, ONLY STRUCK WITH LATER DUTCH DUTY MARK; THE OTHER WITH MARK OF FRANZ WÜSTEN, KÖLN, DATED 1925
Details
A parcel-gilt chalice and a silver-gilt chalice set in case
Apparenlty unmarked, possibly German, 18th century, only struck with later Dutch duty mark; the other with mark of Franz Wüsten, Köln, dated 1925
On hexagonal partly openwork stepped base, depicting Faith, Hope and Charity, the knopped stem with initials jesus, plain gilt cup in openwork silver holder, and a matted silver-gilt cup on circular spreading base engraved with various scenes, the knobbed stem set with six amethists, plain cup with small spoon with scroll handle and paten engraved with the head of Christ, in fitted case, marked on bases
24.3 cm. high (largest chalice)
520 gr. (2)
Apparenlty unmarked, possibly German, 18th century, only struck with later Dutch duty mark; the other with mark of Franz Wüsten, Köln, dated 1925
On hexagonal partly openwork stepped base, depicting Faith, Hope and Charity, the knopped stem with initials jesus, plain gilt cup in openwork silver holder, and a matted silver-gilt cup on circular spreading base engraved with various scenes, the knobbed stem set with six amethists, plain cup with small spoon with scroll handle and paten engraved with the head of Christ, in fitted case, marked on bases
24.3 cm. high (largest chalice)
520 gr. (2)
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