A medieval-style vermeil (gold-plated silver) chalice consisting of a poly-lobed...

A medieval-style vermeil (gold-plated silver) chalice consisting of a poly-lobed base decorated with foliage and a row of pearls, accented by three four-lobed medallions in polychrome enamel depicting the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, as well as a cross made of pearls on a blue background, all alternating with three figures in relief. The shaft is adorned with a knot whose six ends are enameled. The flared bowl features a band adorned with a Latin Eucharistic inscription and rests on a false bowl with openwork filigree decoration and alternating four-lobed medallions in polychrome enamel and angels in relief. Inscription beneath the base: “P. Rallet, ordained a priest on July 5, 1928.” Master silversmith’s mark: FAVIER and the Minerva mark. Gross weight: 899.4 g. Height: 26.5 cm, diameter (base): 16 cm, diameter (bowl): 9.5 cm.