Chalice
1880-1900
Artists
Description
A gilt chalice, the foot engraved with leaf patterns and an encircled cross; the hexagonal-section stem decorated with engraved archways and brickwork design, separated in the centre by an elaborately pierced knop; the calyx in the form of cast trilobate stylized leaves.
Dimensions
21 x 16.5 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/2 in.)
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