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A silver-gilt chalice
MAKER'S MARK ONLY HI, POSSIBLY GERMANY, 17TH CENTURY
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A silver-gilt chalice
Maker's mark only HI, possibly Germany, 17th Century
The wide lobed base embossed and cup partly applied with cherubs, alternated with symbols of Christ's Passion, including his robe; three dice; crown of thorns and a heart; the knobbed stem decorated with cherubs
23.3cm. high
marked on base
454gr.
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Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
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Please note this lot is below legal alloy
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