Origin of communion chalice

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juantotree
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Origin of communion chalice

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Hi

Can anybody help me identify the origin and maker of this communion chalice?

Many Thanks
Martin

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Re: Origin of communion chalice

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Hi Martin,

We don't know who they are, or were, at the moment, but they appear to be likely ecclesiastical workers who were registered with the Birmingham Assay Office.

See: http://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Make ... -RB.html#R&

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Thanks Trev, I never even thought to look at Birmingham makers, I wonder why there are no assay marks.

Martin
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If I understand the law correctly, if an item was specifically made to order, and not offered for sale in the UK, then hallmarking is not a requirement.

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If I understand the law correctly, if an item was specifically made to order, and not offered for sale in the UK, then hallmarking is not a requirement.

Trev.
To be compared with WW I sweetheart British Army regimental and services badges,seldom fully hallmarked, most often only ``sterling``. But probably many of them were made overseas in Canada,Australia...
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