Vermeil (gold-plated silver) set, hallmarked "Vieillard," co - Lot 19

Vermeil (gold-plated silver) set, hallmarked "Vieillard," consisting of: 1 chalice, decorated with applied figures of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and Saint John, framed by cherub heads and foliage (H: 28 cm) (weight: 463 g), 1 paten adorned with the monogram “IHS” surrounded by a crown of thorns (diameter: 14 cm, weight: 102 g), a pair of cruets (H: 13 cm), and an oval tray (25.5 x 15.5 cm); the cruets and tray are engraved with ecclesiastical coats of arms featuring a cord with ten tassels. Silversmith: Jean-Charles CAHIER (Soissons, 1772 – Marseille, 1857). In a shaped case (minor dents on the cruets; one part of the case is missing) (total weight: 930 g) The episcopal coat of arms on the cruets and tray belong to Augustin DE MAILHET DE VACHÈRES (1763–1842), Bishop of Tulle from 1825 to 1842. We thank Mr. Francis SANCHEZ for identifying the coat of arms.