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Heavy Ecclesiastical Gothic Brass Chalice / Ciborium. Circa 1900.
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Heavy Ecclesiastical Gothic Brass Chalice / Ciborium. Circa 1900.

1900 - 1920
Description

Heavy Ecclesiastical Gothic Brass Chalice / Ciborium. Circa 1900.

Superly crafted with heavy gauge brass-work. The lid with screw finial and perfect fitment within the bowl-lip recess. Overall workmanship of the finest quality and simple gothic features.

Condition: Excellent.

Dimensions:

Height = 26 cm

Diameter = 13.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Ecclesiastical Ciborium to the 1900s.

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SA1147114
Dealers Internal Reference
D:07002
Description
Heavy Ecclesiastical Gothic Brass Chalice / Ciborium. Circa 1900.

Superly crafted with heavy gauge brass-work. The lid with screw finial and perfect fitment within the bowl-lip recess. Overall workmanship of the finest quality and simple gothic features.

Condition: Excellent.

Dimensions:

Height = 26 cm

Diameter = 13.5 cm

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Ecclesiastical Ciborium to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147114
Dealers Internal Ref
D:07002
Dragoncharger Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2024

Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem.
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Archive I A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem.

Heavy Ecclesiastical Gothic Brass Chalice / Ciborium. Circa 1900.

Archive II A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem. View II
Archive III A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem. View III
Archive IV A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem. View IV
Archive V A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem. View V
Archive VI A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem. View VI
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A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem.
Heavy Ecclesiastical Gothic Brass Chalice / Ciborium. Circa 1900.
Ref: SA1147114
A polished solid brass ciborium featuring a pointed finial lid with a scalloped border and a knopped pedestal stem.
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A ciborium is a sacred container traditionally used in Christian liturgy to store host wafers for Communion. Derived from the Greek word for a cup, these vessels evolved from simple covered bowls into elevated urns during the medieval and Gothic Revival periods.

Ciboria from the turn of the 20th century were commonly cast or spun from solid brass, silver plate, or gilded metal. Components such as the bowl, knopped stem, base, and finial were produced individually and assembled using internal threaded rods.

Authentic pieces from around 1900 display construction hallmarks such as threaded interior fittings, substantial weight from solid brass casting, and subtle hand-lathed tooling marks. Architectural features like knopped stems, pointed finials, and scalloped borders are typical of the era.

An antique ciborium functions as a striking sculptural object when displayed on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or library shelf. Set against dark wood or alongside contemporary ceramics, its distinct silhouette adds historic structure to a curated vignette.

Dusting regularly with a dry, soft cloth prevents dust accumulation in recessed details. Avoid harsh chemical polishes that strip natural age patination, opting instead for a light coat of microcrystalline wax to protect the brass finish from oxidisation.
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