Ciborium - .950 silver - 1800-1850 - Martial Dejean

Massive silver and vermeil ciborium – Martial Dejean – First Empire, circa 1798-1809 - Paris Resting on a wide circular foot with a stepped base, this ciborium features an elegant engraved and chased decoration of palmettes, foliage, garlands and botanical motifs, characteristic of the neoclassical decorative vocabulary of the period. The ovate knop is also adorned with raised foliage. The wide hemispherical bowl, sober and balanced, retains inside a beautiful mercurial gilding (vermeil) intended to protect the silver in contact with the Holy Elements. It is surmounted by a domed lid richly engraved with a crown of flowers and foliage, topped by a small cross. The ensemble bears several antique quality marks: - The cock passant mark corresponding to the first title of French silver for the period 1798-1809 - The guarantee mark with a woman’s head - The maker’s mark, read M, star, D, identified as Martial Dejean. A fine liturgical piece of metalwork, striking in its presence, interesting both for the quality of its decoration and for its substantial weight and precise dating at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century. Period: First Empire, circa 1798-1809 Material: solid silver, interior of the bowl in vermeil Silversmith: Martial Dejean Marks: first title with the cock, guarantee with woman’s head, maker’s mark M*D Height: 26 cm Weight: 580 g Very good overall condition considering its age, with signs of use, small irregularities and surface wear consistent with a liturgical piece of more than two centuries. The interior gilding is still well preserved. The photos are an integral part of the description of the objects and complement their presentation. They allow you to appreciate their condition and characteristics. Please examine them carefully before any commitment. The item will be carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number, to ensure fast and secure delivery. Happy bidding

Estimate:$4,704.98

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