chalice, paten

Dublin Core

Title

chalice, paten

Description

(a) Brass chalice, four Art Deco/Nouveau robed figures on stem holding each an image of an eagle, a lion, a unicorn, and a winged person. The base is decorated with three flowers and a cross, all containing gemstones. The underside is engraved: "To Loretto Academy from Frances Lillis Dixon in Memory of her Father and Mother". Maker's marks are "Sterling / 0926" and "925 / 1000".

(b) Plain paten, three triangular legs on bottom.

(c) Black (faux?) leather-colored case, purple fabric interior. Fabric label on inside reads "The Feeley Co. / Manufacturers & Importers / 10 West 50th St., New York".

Format

9.75" x 7.5" x 7.25"
4.75" x 6.5"
5"

Type

Metalwork

Identifier

2018.009.006a-c

Files

2018.009.006a-c_11zon.jpg

Citation

“chalice, paten,” Loretto Heritage Center Artifacts, accessed May 14, 2024, https://lorettoheritagecenter.omeka.net/items/show/1832.