Silver chalice - Catania 1799 - Silver - Late 18th century

Important silver chalice made in the city of Catania, Italy, at the time of the Kingdom of Sicily. The chalice has neoclassical styling and is very slender. It features the hallmarks of the city of Catania (elephant with trunk upwards) , the initials of the assayer Consul (CM) , the last 2 digits of the date (1799) and the initials of the silversmith (RC) . Marks of the assay are present, where the silver was removed to check the purity of the metal. Rare piece, for real collectors. The chalice is in excellent condition considering its age, the photos are an integral part of the description (please see the picture gallery) . Weight: 381 gr Dimensions: 25 x 12 x 12 cm Professional packaging and tracked shipping. International safe shipping