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Huge 404g Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Communion Chalice Cup 1959 Religious
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Huge 404g Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Communion Chalice Cup 1959 Religious

1940 - 1960
Sold 11 February 2025 · The Silver Squirrel
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A rare extremely beautiful large English solid sterling silver chalice. It is hallmarked for London 1959 with the maker being Hurst, Franklin & Co Ltd. It is also marked AM WD possibly Air Ministry / War Dept. It has been superbly designed being hand planished and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs. It is large measuring approx. 7.75 inches (19.8cm) tall by almost 4 inches (10cm) across the rim by 5.5 inches (14cm) across the base and weighs 404 grams. A very good quality impressive piece.

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The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Communion Chalice to the 1950s.

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A rare extremely beautiful large English solid sterling silver chalice. It is hallmarked for London 1959 with the maker being Hurst, Franklin & Co Ltd. It is also marked AM WD possibly Air Ministry / War Dept.
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It has been superbly designed being hand planished and is in superb condition being free from dings splits distortions and repairs.
The Silver Squirrel

It is large measuring approx. 7.75 inches (19.8cm) tall by almost 4 inches (10cm) across the rim by 5.5 inches (14cm) across the base and weighs 404 grams. A very good quality impressive piece.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Squirrel has dated this Sterling Silver Communion Chalice to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1053929
Dealers Internal Ref
33699
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A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Huge 404g Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Communion Chalice Cup 1959 Religious

Archive II A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View II
Archive III A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View III
Archive IV A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View IV
Archive V A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View V
Archive VI A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View VI
Archive VII A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View VII
Archive VIII A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View VIII
Archive IX A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View IX
Archive X A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross. View X
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A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross.
HUGE 404g ARTS & CRAFTS STERLING SILVER COMMUNION CHALICE CUP 1959 RELIGIOUS
Ref: SA1053929
A polished sterling silver communion chalice featuring a flared bowl, a knopped stem with decorative wirework, and a hexagonal foot engraved with a cross.
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  • ObjectSilverware & Metalware
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleArts and Crafts
  • MaterialSterling Silver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFlared bowl, Knopped stem, Hexagonal foot, Engraved cross

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The Arts and Crafts movement, spanning the late 19th and mid-20th centuries, championed handmade craftsmanship, honest materials, and medieval revival designs, often moving away from industrial mass production to create functional items for worship with deep symbolic resonance.

Communion chalices are traditionally fashioned from solid sterling silver or base metals heavily gilded with gold on the interior bowl, known as the cup, to prevent wine from tarnishing the metal. They are typically constructed using a combination of hand-raising, spinning, and soldering techniques.

Authenticity is verified by examining hallmarks stamped into the metal, which indicate the assay office, silver standard, makers mark, and date letter. Additionally, hand-hammered tool marks and traditional construction joints often point to genuine mid-century craftsmanship.

A vintage chalice can be displayed as a sculptural decorative object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open bookshelf to introduce historical depth and metallic sheen into a contemporary domestic space.

Sterling silver should be cleaned sparingly using a specialized, non-abrasive silver cloth to remove harmful tarnish while preserving the natural patina accumulated over decades. It must be stored in a dry, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight.
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