An impressive and finely executed French ecclesiastical ciborium, crafted in 950-grade sterling silver and richly fire-gilded (vermeil) throughout the interior. This substantial vessel displays high-quality engraving, balanced proportions, and traditional liturgical form, intended for the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament.
The ciborium is raised on a broad circular foot with a stepped stem and knop, supporting a deep hemispherical bowl encircled by an engraved floral frieze. The domed cover is surmounted by a finely modeled Latin cross finial, completing the classic Catholic Eucharistic form. The interior retains its original gilding, applied to protect the sacred contents from contact with silver.
Specifications
Origin: France
Form: Ciborium with domed cover and cross finial
Material:
Dimensions:
Total Weight: approx. 1,350 grams
Weighable Silver Content: approx. 1,121 grams
(base plate not sterling)
Marks & Construction
Silver Standard: French 950 silver (marked and tested)
Technique: Raised, engraved, and fire-gilded
Decoration: Continuous engraved floral and foliate bands
Interior: Fully gilt
Comes apart into four separate pieces (each piece is stamped for sterling silver)
Condition: Very good overall, with expected surface wear consistent with liturgical use; no structural issues observed
Based marked “Made in France (faded but visible)”
Summary
A large, dignified French ciborium of substantial silver weight, executed in the preferred 950 standard, with classic proportions and intact gilt interior.
An excellent example of French ecclesiastical silver suitable for:
An impressive and finely executed French ecclesiastical ciborium, crafted in 950-grade sterling silver and richly fire-gilded (vermeil) throughout the interior. This substantial vessel displays high-quality engraving, balanced proportions, and traditional liturgical form, intended for the reservation of the Blessed Sacrament.
The ciborium is raised on a broad circular foot with a stepped stem and knop, supporting a deep hemispherical bowl encircled by an engraved floral frieze. The domed cover is surmounted by a finely modeled Latin cross finial, completing the classic Catholic Eucharistic form. The interior retains its original gilding, applied to protect the sacred contents from contact with silver.
Specifications
Origin: France
Form: Ciborium with domed cover and cross finial
Material:
Dimensions:
Total Weight: approx. 1,350 grams
Weighable Silver Content: approx. 1,121 grams
(base plate not sterling)
Marks & Construction
Silver Standard: French 950 silver (marked and tested)
Technique: Raised, engraved, and fire-gilded
Decoration: Continuous engraved floral and foliate bands
Interior: Fully gilt
Comes apart into four separate pieces (each piece is stamped for sterling silver)
Condition: Very good overall, with expected surface wear consistent with liturgical use; no structural issues observed
Based marked “Made in France (faded but visible)”
Summary
A large, dignified French ciborium of substantial silver weight, executed in the preferred 950 standard, with classic proportions and intact gilt interior.
An excellent example of French ecclesiastical silver suitable for:
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