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Origin of communion chalice
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:42 am
by juantotree
Hi
Can anybody help me identify the origin and maker of this communion chalice?
Many Thanks
Martin
Re: Origin of communion chalice
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:59 am
by dognose
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&
Trev.
Re: Origin of communion chalice
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:39 am
by juantotree
Thanks Trev, I never even thought to look at Birmingham makers, I wonder why there are no assay marks.
Martin
Re: Origin of communion chalice
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 6:53 am
by dognose
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.
Re: Origin of communion chalice
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 9:37 am
by AG2012
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...
Regards