The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
The Family Collection of the late Countess Mountbatten of Burma
An Elizabeth I silver chalice and paten, maker's mark A, possibly for John Ashmore, London, 1577
Auction Closed
March 24, 08:41 PM GMT
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
An Elizabeth I silver chalice and paten
maker's mark A, possibly for John Ashmore, London, 1577
on domed stepped circular base with die-struck ovolo border, the flared beaker-shaped bowl engraved with a band of shaded scrolling foliage within plain strapwork, the underside of the foot and the paten engraved with the initials 'LM', together with another paten, maker's mark only twice on rim, possibly N, the centre engraved with a fivefold symmetric sand dollar motif within a circle
chalice and paten 20.5cm. high; paten 11.5cm. diam.
chalice and paten 271gr., 8oz. 14dwt