Embossed and chased vermeil chalice, the circular base edged - Lot 275

Embossed and chased vermeil chalice, the circular base edged with a frieze of foliage, flowers, ribboned knots and cartouches of angels with outstretched wings, the domed part decorated with vine bulbs, sheaves of wheat, sheaves of reeds and three cartouches bearing representations of the Bible bestiary: the Pelican feeding its young, the Paschal Lamb on the Cross resting on the Old Testament and the serpent surrounding a cross and seeking the apple. The stem features rings, friezes of pearls and a bow decorated with cartouches of angels with wings in full bloom, alternating with flowers. The false cup is decorated with a sheaf of wheat, vine branches and three medallions representing the Virgin and Child, Christ and Saint Joseph. M.O.: unidentified; Marked: Vieillard 1er titre de Paris (used between 1819-1838) and Cérès grosse garantie de Paris (used between 1819-1838). H. Height : 30 cm Weight : 641 g.