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Pair of Charles II Silver Communion Cups and Patens
- These rare 17th-century communion cups and patens were used by a church in Shrewsbury
- The vessels were used for over three centuries
- These items are the most important liturgical vessels
- Despite centuries of daily use, their condition remains remarkably preserved, a testament to the enduring resilience of silver
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Crafted in the pre-Reformation style, these cups reflect a. . .
Crafted in the pre-Reformation style, these cups reflect a return to tradition during the Gothic Revival era. Their beautifully shaped knopped stems and matching patens exhibit the understated elegance favored by early English Protestants. The patens also function as covers, and each features a small hole at the center of the closed foot, suggesting previous mounting for display. Despite centuries of daily use, their condition remains remarkably preserved, a testament to the enduring resilience of silver and the lasting importance of these sacred vessels in religious practice and heritage.
Hallmarked "HR" London, 1683-84
Cups: 8 3/8" high x 4 1/4" wide x 4 1/4" deep
Patens: 1 1/2" high x 5" wide x 5" deep
Provenance:
St. Alkmund’s, Shrewsbury 1684-2008
Sale, Christie’s London, 25 November 2008, lot 270
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Red McCombs Collection, Texas
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
| Period: | 17th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Goblets & Cups |
| Depth: | 4.25 in. (10.8 cm) |
| Width: | 4.25 in. (10.8 cm) |
| Height: | 8.38 in. (21.27 cm) |
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