Chalice
T.S.
Category
Silver
Date
1563
Materials
silver-gilt
Measurements
173 x 112 mm
Place of origin
London
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291306
Summary
Silver-gilt chalice on a spreading trumpet-shaped foot, engraved on the side with a large scrolling crest enclosing a lion rampant (crest probably not contemporary). Engraved under the foot ; 'Charles Hapur'. Hallmarked under foot with a lion passant and on side of cup with ; TS monogram ; Lions head (London) ; Lion passant (silver) ; F (1563 or 1683 ?)
Marks and inscriptions
hallmarked TS (sponsor's monogram) ; Lions head (London); Lion passant (silver); F (1563 or 1683?)
Makers and roles
T.S., silversmith