What is the difference between a chalice and a goblet?

A chalice traditionally refers to a consecrated vessel used in religious ceremonies, particularly for communion wine, featuring a deep bowl, a knopped stem, and a wide foot. A goblet is generally a secular drinking vessel used for dining or toasts, though the terms often overlap in antique descriptions. Religious chalices frequently include gilt interiors and heavier ecclesiastical proportions, whereas secular goblets display a wider range of decorative engraving, heraldry, and presentation inscriptions connected to civic or sporting events.

How do I read silver hallmarks?

British silver hallmarks consist of a series of stamped symbols that identify the maker, the assay office where the metal was tested, the standard of the silver, and the year of production. Finding these marks requires examining the base, the rim, or the body of the object. Reference charts help decode the date letters and town marks, such as the leopard's head for London or the crown for Sheffield. These stamps provide a verifiable timeline for dating the piece accurately.

Were all chalices used for church services?

Many surviving silver chalices and cups served secular purposes, including civic awards, presentation pieces, sporting trophies, and domestic dining vessels. Drinking vessels like loving cups and wager cups were made for social gatherings and banquets rather than altars. Ecclesiastical chalices can usually be identified by specific religious inscriptions, fitted patens, or inclusion in travelling communion sets intended for clergy on journeys.

How should I clean antique silver?

Antique silver requires gentle maintenance using specialised silver cloth or mild, non-abrasive silver polish applied sparingly. Harsh chemical dips strip the natural patination built up over centuries and can damage engraved details. Storing pieces away from direct sunlight and high humidity helps preserve the surface finish and prevents rapid tarnishing. Regular dusting with a soft cloth keeps the metal stable without wearing away the hallmarks.

Home > Sterling Chalice > Page 2

Antique Sterling Chalice

32 items · page 2 of 2

← Page 2 of 2 →

An antique sterling chalice carries centuries of ceremony, shifting from sacred communion vessels to grand presentation trophies across Georgian and Victorian workshops.

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup

From AC Silver

£3,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

Save

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cricket Presentation Goblet and Tie Pin Set (1883)

From AC Silver

£1,495

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

Save

Edwardian Silver Novelty Trophy Cup 1903

From Silver Antiques Online

£120

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

Save

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Chalice / Goblet London 1826 by William Eaton

From Bushells Antiques

£925

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

Save

A Sterling Silver Goblet by James Deakin & Sons Sheffield 1921

From Bushells Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

Save

A Sterling Silver Victorian 1891 B/ham Henry Tatton & Son Engraved Trophy Cup

From Bushells Antiques

£495

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

Save

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover 1902

From AC Silver

£4,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1920 - 1940

Save

English Sterling Solid Silver Art Deco Hunting Trophy Cup London

From Cheshire Antiques Consultant Ltd

£2,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

18th century

Save

Pair of 18th Century Irish Silver Cups

From Ballinderry Antiques

£1,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1900 - 1920

Save

Impressive Art Nouveau Silver Loving Cup by Joseph Rodgers & Sons

From Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts

£1,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Listings on this page range across multiple centuries, featuring Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian items alongside Arts and Crafts and Art Deco forms.

18th century

Save

Georgian Silver Bright Cut Goblet

From Digby Antiques (Wiltshire)

£330

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

1727 Very Rare Georgian Irish Cup by Thomas Sutton, Great Provenance

18th century

Save

1727 Very Rare Georgian Irish Cup by Thomas Sutton, Great Provenance

From Dudley Antique Silver

£1,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

Select

Save

London 1949 Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup or Silver Goblet.

From Serpentine Antiques

£160

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

18th century

Save

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Goblet Circa 1782

From Bushells Antiques

£1,100

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

18th century

Save

18th Century Irish Silver Cup with Liner

From Ballinderry Antiques

£1,480

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

19th century

Save

Silver Wager Cup by D&j Wellby London

From Devonshire Antiques

£1,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

silver

← 1 2 →

Antique Sterling Chalice

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wager Cup

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Cricket Presentation Goblet and Tie Pin Set (1883)

Edwardian Silver Novelty Trophy Cup 1903

Antique George IV Sterling Silver Chalice / Goblet London 1826 by William Eaton

A Sterling Silver Goblet by James Deakin & Sons Sheffield 1921

A Sterling Silver Victorian 1891 B/ham Henry Tatton & Son Engraved Trophy Cup

Antique German Sterling Silver Presentation Cup and Cover 1902

English Sterling Solid Silver Art Deco Hunting Trophy Cup London

Pair of 18th Century Irish Silver Cups

Impressive Art Nouveau Silver Loving Cup by Joseph Rodgers & Sons

Georgian Silver Bright Cut Goblet

1727 Very Rare Georgian Irish Cup by Thomas Sutton, Great Provenance

London 1949 Sterling Silver Kiddush Cup or Silver Goblet.

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Goblet Circa 1782

18th Century Irish Silver Cup with Liner

Silver Wager Cup by D&j Wellby London

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Movements

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Freshness

Online Payments

Categories