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A FRENCH SILVER-GILT CHALICE AND CIBORIUM
MAKER'S MARK OF PLACIDE POUSSIELGUE-RUSAND, PARIS, 1847-1891
Each on hexafoil base inset with enamel medallions alternating with hardstones within stylised foliage filigreework, the stems with knops each inset with hardstones, the lower part of the chalice and ciborium bowl similarly applied and inlaid with hardstones, the ciborium with domed cover with ball and cross finial, engraved beneath the base with the inscription "REV. P. JOS. JENNER AOG 1878", marked on base, cup and cover and stamped on base Placide Poussielgue-Rusand, 15 rue Cassette, Paris
The ciborium 31 cm (12¼ in) high, the chalice 24.4 cm (9½ in) high
1,430 gr
MAKER'S MARK OF PLACIDE POUSSIELGUE-RUSAND, PARIS, 1847-1891
Each on hexafoil base inset with enamel medallions alternating with hardstones within stylised foliage filigreework, the stems with knops each inset with hardstones, the lower part of the chalice and ciborium bowl similarly applied and inlaid with hardstones, the ciborium with domed cover with ball and cross finial, engraved beneath the base with the inscription "REV. P. JOS. JENNER AOG 1878", marked on base, cup and cover and stamped on base Placide Poussielgue-Rusand, 15 rue Cassette, Paris
The ciborium 31 cm (12¼ in) high, the chalice 24.4 cm (9½ in) high
1,430 gr