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Chalice

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1797-1798

GUSN

GUSN-48003

Description

Silver chalice with circular foot. Plain cup with hammered gilt interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

chalices
silver (metal)
Container, Ritual
Chalice
Silver
Family Crest
Chalice

Inscription

Struck on rim: [Hennell hallmarks and mark for 1797-98]

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1969.732A

Maker

Hennell, Robert, I, 1741-1811 (Silversmith)
Hennell, David, II, 1767-1829 (Silversmith)

Location of Origin

London, England

Dimensions

6 1/4 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.732.1

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