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a silver bowl with a bird on it on a tablea silver bowl with a picture of a woman on ita silver vase with a picture of a woman on ita silver vase with a picture of a man holding a crossa silver vase with a picture of a woman on ita decorative box with a picture on it on a tablea clock that has a nativity scene on ita picture of a decorative box with a painting on ita close up of a gold plate with a flower brooch on ita decorative box with a picture of a man and woman at a tablea close up of a vase with a bird on top of ita close up of a metal object with a bird on ita close up of a lamp with a bird on ita silver vase that has a bird on top of ita metal object on a glass table with a white wall in the backgrounda silver box with a cross on top of itsomeone is holding a silver box with a cross on top of ita silver box with a cross on top of ita person holding a gold flower shaped object in their hand
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121 - A rare and exceptional multi-part ciborium in vermeil, decor…
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Estimate €2,000 - €2,200
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A rare and exceptional multi-part ciborium in vermeil, decorated with Limousin enamels, semi-precious stone cabochons and pearls; the chalice is adorned with enamel medallions depicting portraits of Saint Charles Borromeo, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Saint Andrew and Saint Catherine of Alexandria; the foot is decorated at the base with fantastical animals in high relief; the pedestal is adorned with a frieze of Limoges enamel depicting scenes from the life of Jesus: the Annunciation, the Nativity, the Last Supper and the Deposition. A very fine piece from the late 19th century. H: 31.5 cm, D: 15.5 cm (pedestal), Minerva hallmark, crafted by Charles-Frédéric Berger and Henri Nesme, Lyon-based silversmiths specialising in religious silverwork. Weight: approx. 1,100 g gross. Missing cabochons; the gold pin and pearls adorning the base have probably been replaced.
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About the sale Auction on 24 October: antique and modern paintings, works of art
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 2:00 PM
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