Alms dish
Paul de Lamerie (1688 - London 1751)
Category
Silver
Date
1717
Materials
silver-gilt
Measurements
33 mm (Height); 177 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291303
Summary
Silver gilt alms dish, fluted with a shaped edge plus contemporary engraved crest at the centre (for Catherine Harpur ?). Supported on a straight foot rim engraved on the base; 'The gift of Ye Hon ble Catherine Harpur for ye use of Caulk Church in Derbyshire Anno Dom 1717'. Hallmark for Paul de Lamerie (1712 - 1732) Britannia standard silver.
Marks and inscriptions
sponsor's mark for Paul de Lamerie used between 1712 and 1732 (on base)
Makers and roles
Paul de Lamerie (1688 - London 1751) , silversmith