Sterling Silver Chalice- Louis D Hupfeld- One of a Kind

The item you are looking at is a silver chalice made by Louis D Hupfeld. Hupfeld was the only silver/goldsmith in Baltimore during his career. He did a variety of work but focused on religious artifacts specificaly Chalices for service. This chalice is a one of a kind hand crafted item made by Louis and unfortunatley he passed away several years ago so there will not be anything like it ever again. The bottom is stamped L.D. Hupfeld Baltimore. Mr. Hupfeld worked out of a rough area in baltimore that was not the best place at night so he did not stamp the metal mark until after the item was sold, so we can't be 100% on what the material is. What we do know is that his chalices were made for service so there has to be at least a plate of silver or some precious metal on it. When the estate was sold this chalice was noted as a sterling silver chalice and I would say that the top part is sterling silver and the bottom might only be plated in sterling silver but that is not for certain. We can say that it has been sitting for three years and still looks as shiny and polished as the day it was purchased from Hupfelds estate. The chalice is in near mint condition with a scratch on the cup (which although it decreases value, it supports the theory that the top is solid sterling silver) and measures 6.75 inches tall and 5.25 inches wide at the top. And I would like to repeat that all info provided is relative, there is no official mark or documents that certify the material of this chalice, the only thing we have is the history behind Hupfeld's work.