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A Gilded and Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/spanish 1450-1500
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for sale €5,558     $6,033
£4,750
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

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A Gilded and Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/spanish 1450-1500

16th century
Description

A Gilded And Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/Spanish 1450-1500

Overall engraved with on the lid the following text: Mater Dei Memento Mei.

On the underside of the cuppa 4 roundels with half figure angels, with on the stand a engraved four pass with fleur-de-lis

All over in good condition with nice original patination.

A similar Ciborium with the same letter type of the engraving is in the collection of the Museum Catharijneconvent Utrecht The Netherlands.

24cm high 12cm diameter base.

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Gothic Gilded Copper Ciborium to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 07176100
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques Date16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 425-550 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 16TH CENTURY:
Gilding worn through to copper on high points: centuries of devotional handling.
Hand-engraved gothic lettering and roundels: early liturgical decorative style.
Cast knop with raised rosettes: standard form on sixteenth-century sacred vessels.
Pinned knuckle hinge and simple wire latch: early method of securing the cover.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA882300
Description
A Gilded And Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/Spanish 1450-1500

Overall engraved with on the lid the following text: Mater Dei Memento Mei.

“
On the underside of the cuppa 4 roundels with half figure angels, with on the stand a engraved four pass with fleur-de-lis.
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
fig 1. A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial.
fig 1. A Gilded and Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/spanish 1450-1500

All over in good condition with nice original patination.

A similar Ciborium with the same letter type of the engraving is in the collection of the Museum Catharijneconvent Utrecht The Netherlands.

24cm high 12cm diameter base.

Date of Manufacture

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland has dated this Gothic Gilded Copper Ciborium to the 16th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07176100
Dealer's Item Date16th Century
Sellingantiques dating16th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 425-550 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 16th Century:
Gilding worn through to copper on high points: centuries of devotional handling.
Hand-engraved gothic lettering and roundels: early liturgical decorative style.
Cast knop with raised rosettes: standard form on sixteenth-century sacred vessels.
Pinned knuckle hinge and simple wire latch: early method of securing the cover.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA882300
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2019

For the new collector and the museum director.

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Trade Associations

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial.
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Archive I A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial.

A Gilded and Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/spanish 1450-1500

Archive II A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial. View II
Archive III A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial. View III
Archive IV A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial. View IV
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland

Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
Telephone 01575 540 207
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Koos Limburg Jnr. Scotland
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A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial.
A Gilded And Engraved Copper Ciborium Franco/Spanish 1450-1500
Ref: SA882300
A 15th-century Franco-Spanish ciborium made of engraved gilded copper with a circular foot, central knop, hinged lid, and cross finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCiborium
  • Period16th century
  • StyleGothic
  • MaterialGilded Copper, Metal
  • ColourGold
  • MotifsCross finial, Engraved circular foot, Central knop stem, Hinged lid clasp
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This Gothic ciborium from the 16th century originates from France or Spain and is made from gilded copper in a warm gold colour. The vessel stands on an engraved circular foot and rises through a slender stem featuring a central knop, supporting a bowl with a hinged lid secured by a small clasp and topped with a cross finial. The surface is heavily worked with engraved text along the lid and detailed patterns across the foot and stem, showing surface patination from age. The piece measures 24 cm high and 12 cm wide. In a contemporary home, this object sits suitably on a sideboard top or within a display cabinet, bringing traditional ecclesiastical design into a living space or study. The upright metallic structure allows it to function well as a decorative focal point among other antiques or artifacts without requiring any permanent installation.

FAQs

A ciborium is a covered chalice-like vessel created to hold the consecrated bread or host during Christian liturgical ceremonies. Originating in early medieval church practices, these vessels were designed with secure lids and finials to protect the sacred contents within religious settings.

Late medieval ciboria were typically constructed from copper, bronze, or silver, often finished with fire gilding to simulate solid gold. Artisans applied decorative detail using hand-engraving, chasing, and metal turning to form the base, central knop, and lid finial.

Authentic 15th-century metalwork exhibits evidence of hand-forging, hand-cut threads or rivets, and irregular surface chasing rather than uniform machine stamping. Original gilded copper pieces from this period often display subtle wear to the gilding on raised contact points, exposing the underlying base copper.

An antique metal ciborium serves as a sculptural accent when placed inside a glazed display cabinet, on a library bookshelf, or atop a sideboard. Pairing early metalwork with minimalist backgrounds or dark timber furniture creates a focused focal point within classical or eclectic interiors.

Gilded copper surfaces require gentle maintenance using a soft, dry microfibre cloth to remove surface dust. Abrasive chemical polishes and metal creams must be avoided, as they strip away original gold leaf layers and historical patina; maintaining stable humidity levels prevents copper oxidation.
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