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Silversmith: Unknown (Probably)
Silver-gilt: set with enamelled silver bosses
Silver-gilt; the stepped circular foot is engraved with scrolls and set with three silver bosses enamelled in blues and greens with birds and foliage. The stem comprises a series of spools and knops with engraved borders and three small enamelled bosses. The top half of the U-shaped cup is undecorated. Beneath an applied girdle the cup is engraved with scrolls and set with three bosses enamelled with a criss-cross pattern.
History note: Not known before donor
C.B. Marlay Bequest
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912-06-18) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
17th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1620
: Philip III (1598-1621) or Philip IV (1621-1665)
There are no maker's or town marks, but the criss-cross design on the upper enamelled silver bosses, and the chasing on the chalice suggest it was made in Arequipa, Peru, rather than Spain
Bosses
composed of
enamel
( blue and green)
Surface
composed of
gold
Base
Diameter 14.2 cm
Diameter 5⅝ in
Rim
Diameter 8.8 cm
Diameter 3½ in
To Rim
Height 26.4 cm
Height 10⅜ in
Gross
Weight 744 g
Weight 23:18 oz:dwt
Bowl
Cherub's Heads
Decoration
Stem
Accession number: MAR.M.80-1912
Primary reference Number: 160125
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Chalice" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/160125 Accessed: 2024-12-18 20:24:41
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