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| Description |
The Chalice and Paten are both made of Sterling Silver
and are hallmarked with the London Assay Office mark and the year
letter for 1900 (used May 1900 - April 1901). The manufacturers
mark is that of Horace Woodward and Company Ltd.
The Chalice is 9.75 inches high with a cup diameter of 4 inches and
weighs 23 ounces. The base is hexagonal and 6.5 inches across at
the widest point. The inscription is on the underside of the
base: "Presented to St Michael's and All Angels' Church, Smethwick by
Thomas Lutwyche Millward In Memory of his devoted wife Prudence who
died 23rd December 1900".
The Paten is concave in shape and 6.75 inches in diameter and weighs 10.75 ounces. It carries the IHS monogram.
The Chalice and Paten are contained in the original free standing case, opening at the front, finished in Morocco leather.
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