Chalices
SilversmithMade by
Miles Gorham
American, 1756 - 1847
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
First Congregational Church of Derby
American
Date1804
MediumRaised silver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at rim): 5 11/16 x 3 1/2in. (14.4 x 8.9cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionPair of raised silver chalices, or goblets, from a Communion service. Each chalice has a slightly flared rim, curved sides, and a plain stem that flares down to a round foot. Each chalice is engraved just below the rim, "Derby Church/ 1804". Each stem is soldered onto the bowl of the chalice. Each foot has a narrow milled border of small beads soldered onto the bottom edge.
Object number2006.4.0.1-.2
MarkingsEach chalice has a mark just below the rim, consisting of the initials "MG" in a rectangle with a jagged edge.InscribedEach chalice is engraved just below the rim, "Derby Church/ 1804".NotesHistorical Note: Records from the First Congregational Church of Derby, as printed in the Sotheby's sale catalog, indicate that the set of six cups (of which 2006.4.0.1-.2 are two) was obtained by exchanging or selling the Church's older plate. The records read: "At a meeting of the Chh July 22d 1804 Voted To sell one Flagon & the cups formerly used by the Chh and that Deac. Holbrook Deacon Tomlinson M r John Howd & M r J. Smith be a committee to dispose of them to the best advantage for the Chh - and that any two of s d com - be authorized to complete a contract for the same." (Hudson 2/7/2006)Subject Terms
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