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Circa. 1550, Rare and Important, Carved Oak Chalice - Italian
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Circa. 1550, Rare and Important, Carved Oak Chalice - Italian

16th century
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Mid 16th Century, Rare and Important, Carved Oak Chalice (Italian).

A robust carved oak chalice, including four Apostles - James, John, Peter, and Paul, with floral garlands, supporting the bowl and decorative gadrooning on the base, symbolising abundance and vitality; appropriate to its ritual function.

CONDITION:

For a relic that is over 500-years old, its wear is commensurate with its age, and the fact it has survived this long and remained in its current condition is close to a miracle. Superb patina.

PROVENANCE:

From the Private Collection of a Catholic Priest in Barcelona, Spain.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
15cm (5.91")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Chalice to the 16th Century.

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SA1224434
Description
Mid 16th Century, Rare and Important, Carved Oak Chalice (Italian).

A robust carved oak chalice, including four Apostles - James, John, Peter, and Paul, with floral garlands, supporting the bowl and decorative gadrooning on the base, symbolising abundance and vitality; appropriate to its ritual function.

fig 1. A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl.
fig 1. Circa. 1550, Rare and Important, Carved Oak Chalice - Italian

CONDITION:

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For a relic that is over 500-years old, its wear is commensurate with its age, and the fact it has survived this long and remained in its current condition is close to a miracle.
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Superb patina.

PROVENANCE:

From the Private Collection of a Catholic Priest in Barcelona, Spain.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please, visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Chalice to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224434
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Archive I A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl.

Circa. 1550, Rare and Important, Carved Oak Chalice - Italian

Archive II A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl. View II
Archive III A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl. View III
Archive IV A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl. View IV
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A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl.
Circa. 1550, Rare And Important, Carved Oak Chalice - Italian
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A 16th-century dark carved oak chalice featuring sculpted human figures around the stem and carved leaf motifs on the base and bowl.
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During the 16th century, carved oak chalices were crafted across Europe for liturgical, ceremonial, or private devotional use. These vessels featured hand-carved iconography reflective of Renaissance and late Gothic religious artistic traditions.

Renaissance chalices were typically carved from dense hardwoods such as oak or walnut using gouges and chisels. They featured hand-turned bases, carved figurative relief pillars, and integrated bowls sculpted from a single block or assembled in fitted sections.

Authentic 16th-century woodcarvings exhibit subtle tool marks from manual carving, natural age shrinkage, and a deep patina accumulated over centuries. The grain movement, wear patterns around handling points, and period jointing methods distinguish original items from modern reproductions.

A Renaissance chalice functions as a sculptural accent when placed on a minimalist bookshelf, a dark timber sideboard, or framed within a glass display cabinet. Pairing it with muted tones and understated modern decor highlights its detailed carved craftsmanship.

To preserve antique carved oak, keep the item away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity fluctuations. Clean gently using a soft, dry brush to remove dust from carved crevices, and periodically apply a microcrystalline wax to protect the timber.
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