A Landshut silver gilt communion chalice

A Landshut silver gilt communion chalice

Hexagonal base surrounding a round foot decorated with finely chased heads of cherubs and lambrequins surrounding three oval enamelled plaques depicting Saint Theresa, Erasmus, and James with Roch. The tulip-form cuppa with conforming decor and three plaques depicting the last supper, the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, and Saint Benedict. In a modern cloth-lined case. The cuppa possibly an addition, with French guarantee mark and illegible maker's mark. H 26.5 cm, weight 840 g.

Marks of Josef Ignaz Fridel, ca. 1730 - 40.