Benziger Bros Gold Washed Sterling Silver Altar Chalice
Item Details
A gold washed sterling silver chalice by New York Catholic book publishers and ecclesiastical silversmiths Benziger Brothers (active 1860-1970). In the Aesthetic style, it features a repoussé Sacred Heart on the base from which scrolling vines spread upwards around the knopped stem and blossom across the cup. It is marked ‘Benzinger Bros Makers New York Sterling Silver 8533’, and the approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 23.385 ozt.
Condition
- fair; some surface wear including significant loss to the gold wash, markings, dents and tarnishing; personalized engraving underneath.
Dimensions
- approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 23.385 ozt.
Item #
18CHI119-703