Silver Catholic Ciborium - help identification

[John Dunn]

I cannot seem to identify this hallmark. I believe it is french - it was purchased at a dutch auction. Could someone please give me some advice?

[oel]

Hi John, welcome to the forum. Believe it to be not French but from Belgium. Believe to recognize the Greek warrior head, in a round shield used 1831-1869, but we need better, enhanced images of all marks to make sure.

Peter.

[oel]

OK, here we go with improved images.


The letter V with scales, the mark of assayer Armand Joseph VandenHende, born in the Belgian city of Oudenaarde ca. 16-12-1796, active in Leuven 1831-1836, and active in Gent 1836-1869


Indeed the Greek warrior head, the Belgian assay office mark. In its helmet the regional assay office letter C for Gent, not visible in this image. Also missing is the standard mark either the 2nd standard; the Janus head for silver minimum 833/000, or 1st standard mark minimum 934/000.



The mark a crucible carrier above D. The maker's mark of gold & silver smith, jeweller and diamond setter; Henricus DeCurte, born in Gent 21-5-1821. Married to Amelie Bourgeois. Henricus worked/registered in Gent 1848-> 1868 (dead).
The ciborium is made between 1836-1869.

Peter.

Source; Walter van Dievoet Répertoire général des orfèvres et des marques d'orfèvrerie en Belgique t. II (1798-1942)

[John Dunn]

Peter, thank you so much. I appreciate your post very much!!