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Antique Irish Pewter Chalice of Large Size on a Domed Foot, Circa 1750.
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Antique Irish Pewter Chalice of Large Size on a Domed Foot, Circa 1750.

18th century
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Description

Description:

Irish pewter chalice of large size, with a tapering cup on a substantial stem with mid fillet with incised bands standing on a domed foot.

Circa 1750.

Literature: See D. Hall, Types of Irish Pewter, In association with the National Museum of Ireland (2005), for further illustrated examples.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Height: 8.75 in (22.00cm).

Base diameter: 3.75in (9.7cm).

Capacity: Approximately 1 pint.

There are no makers marks.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Irish Pewter Chalice to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1142387
Dealers Internal Reference
P-052
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Irish pewter chalice of large size, with a tapering cup on a substantial stem with mid fillet with incised bands standing on a domed foot.
Antique Pewter

Circa 1750.

Literature: See D. Hall, Types of Irish Pewter, In association with the National Museum of Ireland (2005), for further illustrated examples.

fig 1. An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot.
fig 1. Antique Irish Pewter Chalice of Large Size on a Domed Foot, Circa 1750.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There are no repairs that I could detect.

Size:

Height: 8.75 in (22.00cm).

Base diameter: 3.75in (9.7cm).

Capacity: Approximately 1 pint.

There are no makers marks.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Height
22cm (8.66")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Irish Pewter Chalice to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1142387
Dealers Internal Ref
P-052
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot.

Antique Irish Pewter Chalice of Large Size on a Domed Foot, Circa 1750.

Archive II An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot. View II
Archive III An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot. View III
Archive IV An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot. View IV
Archive V An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot. View V
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An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot.
ANTIQUE IRISH PEWTER CHALICE OF LARGE SIZE ON A DOMED FOOT, CIRCA 1750.
Ref: SA1142387
An antique Irish pewter chalice featuring a tall cylindrical bowl, a central knopped stem, and a stepped domed foot.
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Eighteenth-century Irish pewter chalices are ceremonial drinking vessels manufactured from a tin alloy containing small amounts of copper, lead, or antimony. Typically characterised by plain forms with stepped domed feet and central stem knops, these pieces reflected the aesthetic of contemporary church metalwork in Ireland.

Craftsmen cast antique pewter chalices in sections using brass or bronze moulds, forming the bowl, stem, and foot separately. The components were subsequently joined together using pewter solder and finished on a lathe to refine turnings and mouldings.

Authentic 18th-century pewter often displays maker touchmarks or regional hallmarks stamped near the rim or foot rim. Genuine age manifests as minor surface oxidation, slight asymmetrical wear on touchpoints, and a soft matte grey patina rather than a harsh polished mirror finish.

Place an antique pewter chalice on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or open bookshelf as a standalone sculptural object. Combining pewter with contrasting natural textures such as timber, linen, or marble highlights its understated grey metallic tone.

Clean antique pewter gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth to remove dust. Avoid chemical polishes or abrasive pads, as these permanently remove historic oxidisation and the natural surface patina developed over centuries.
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