Protestant Chalice And Paten In Silver, United Kingdom, Circa 1880

A neo-Gothic style chalice made entirely of silver, decorated with the engraved monogram IHS surrounded by stylized florets. It rests on a multi-ogee base formed of six lobes. The hexagonal stem features a ribbed torus knot adorned with six lozenge-shaped knobs, each decorated with four chased leaves. The cup is slightly conical, rounded at the base. The rim is engraved with a Latin inscription. The interior is gilt. This chalice retains its original silver paten, decorated with double fillets, an engraved Latin inscription, leaves, and a Greek cross on the rim. In the center is a depression in the shape of a six-leaf clover and the floral IHS monogram. The reverse is engraved with the inscription: Church of St Thomas, Arcachon… 1881. Silver 925/1000, sterling. London, circa 1880. Silversmith: Joseph, Albert, Horace & Ethelbert Savory, London, 1879. Hallmark. Height: 20 cm. Base diameter: 12.1 cm. Cup diameter: 9.6 cm. Weight: 408 g. Paten: diameter: 15.3 cm. Weight: 155 g. This chalice is solidly made in all its constituent elements, without dents or scratches; beautiful gilding. Perfect condition.