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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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