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Silver-gilt Chalice and Paten
Unknown artist, 1518–1519

The chalice has a six-lobed foot and is engraved: IHS XRS and EH. The initials may refer to Elizabeth Howard, wife of Sir Henry Bedingfield who died in 1656. Has London hallmark and a makers mark of a Scorpion or fish.
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Title of artwork, date
Silver-gilt Chalice and Paten, 1518–1519
Date supported
1947
Medium and material
Silver-gilt
Grant
1250
Total cost
2500
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