Decorative Arts & Design

November 2126, 2020
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LOT 187

Lot 187

Canadian Silver Parcel-Gilt and Carved Ivory Chalice and Paten, Marcel Poirier, Montreal, Que., c.1954

Canadian Silver Parcel-Gilt and Carved Ivory Chalice and Paten, Marcel Poirier, Montreal, Que., c.1954
Lot 187 Details
Canadian Silver Parcel-Gilt and Carved Ivory Chalice and Paten, Marcel Poirier, Montreal, Que., c.1954

height 7.5 in — 19 cm, diameter 6 in — 15 cm
33.3 oz. — 1035 grams (gross)

Estimate $1,500-$2,000

Realised: $2,280
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Canadian Silver Parcel-Gilt and Carved Ivory Chalice and Paten, Marcel Poirier, Montreal, Que., c.1954
  • Canadian Silver Parcel-Gilt and Carved Ivory Chalice and Paten, Marcel Poirier, Montreal, Que., c.1954
Note:

Inscribed on the base-plate: † / Offert à / l'Abbé André Desrochers, / à l'occasionde son Ordination, / par sa mère / Madame J.-Swibert Desrochers, / ses frères et ses soeurs. - / - Joliette, le 12 juin 1954 -

CONDITION DETAILS

One or two very minor scratches; minimal wear to gilding; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked M.POIRIER STERLING at the rim of the paten and base edge of the chalice; the removable base plate with M.POIRIER METAL

LOT 187
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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