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#609 | Chalice with paten (inscription with the names Alphonse Bellesheim & Pope Leonis XII), August Witte, Aachen 1899, silver.

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A very beautiful silver chalice with paten, completely finished with gold gilding. Provided with a special inscription with the names Alphonse Bellesheim (German church historian and provost of the Aachen Cathedral) and Pope Leonis XIII (256th pope of the Roman Catholic Church). The chalice is made with a richly decorated stem with three different birds, two of which are surrounded by young. The stem also contains three shield-shaped buttons with enamel coats of arms. Below that are window-shaped elements with enamel inlay. The foot has an openwork edge and an engraved element that can also be seen on the paten. You can see the inscription in the photos on our website. Very unique piece! Germany, Aachen, August Witte, 1899, hallmarks: moon, crown, 800, maker's mark (A. Witte), Aachen, 1899, coat of arms of Vatican City. 879 grams, 800/1000. Chalice dimensions (length x width x height): 14.5 x 14.5 x 18 cm. Paten dimensions (diameter): 14.7 cm.
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Catalogue March 2025
21-01-2025
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6 February 2025

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Catalogue March 2025
21-01-2025
Bidding starts from

6 February 2025

Live Auction Days
  • Jewellery Thursday 6 March, start session: 14:00
  • Diamonds Thursday 6 March, start session: 20:00
  • Silver Friday 7 March, start session: 18:00
  • Luxury accessories Saturday 8 March, start session: 11:00
  • Watches Saturday 8 March, start session: 14:00
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Viewing of auction objects can be done without appointment on the following viewing days:

  • Wednesday 5 March 10:00 - 21:00 (last entry 20:30)
  • Thursday 6 March 10:00 - end of auction
  • Friday 7 March 10:00 - end of auction
  • Saturday 8 March 10:00 - end of auction

During the auction on 6, 7 and 8 March, you can view objects up to 100 lots before auction.

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PICK UP FROM HQ KLAASWAAL
Collection of purchased goods in Klaaswaal is by appointment only. You can make an appointment via the customer portal. To do so, click on the link in the email you received regarding handling and payment. Go through the steps and choose a pick up time. You will then receive a pick up confirmation by e-mail. You can collect the goods at the following address: Industrieweg 24, 3286 BW Klaaswaal, The Netherlands.

  • Monday 10 to Friday 14 March 9:00 - 16:30

150 PICK UP LOCATIONS IN THE NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM & GERMANY
You may pick up free of charge from one for our more than 150 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Please allow 1-2 weeks for shipping. You will receive a pick up notification the moment your lots arrive at the local office of your preference. Find the nearest office here: www.goudwisselkantoor.nl. When arranging payment and shipping through our online customer portal, you can select the pick up location of your choice. You may also request this service via veiling@goudwisselkantoor.nl.

SHIPPING
We do not offer inhouse shipping. For shipping services our auction house closely cooperates with Easy2Send, who offer insured transport varying from straightforward courier orders to special tailor-made transport of exclusive items, both national and international. The price quotation depends on the weight and size of your piece(s) and the delivery address. If you select "Easy2Send" as shipping method via the customer portal, you will automatically receive a quote from them by e-mail. You can also request a quote without obligation prior to the auction via www.easy2send.nl/veilingen / auction@easy2send.nl / Telephone: (+31) 88 330 0999.