Church Plate in Kent

( 327 ) CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. BY CANON SCOTT ROBERTSON. THE enquiry respecting Kentish Church Plate, which the Kent Archseological Society undertook, was cordially supported by the Archdeacons of Canterbury, Maidstone., and Eochester. They united in requesting all incumbents in the county to respond to the Society's circular of enquiry. About two-thirds of the clergy ultimately did so, in the course of two or three years, after additional circulars and letters of reminder had been sent to many. In 41 parishes, whence no response came, the Eev. J. A. Boodle very kindly examined the Communion Plate, when visiting schools, in the course of his duties as Diocesan Inspector. Mr. J. F. Wadmore, Mr. Wilfred Cripps, and I, have personally obtained the particulars of the Sacred Vessels in other parishes. There are still some few churches, in the county, respecting the Plate of which I have no information. I propose to print, first, a Chronological List of all vessels respecting which information has been obtained; arranged according to the year in whioh they were manufactured 5 this will form Part I. Then I propose to defer for several months the printing of Part II., which will contain the full Inventory of each Parish, taken in its alphabetical order; thus enabling additional information to be obtained before Part II. is sent forth, and any corrections to be made, that may be found needful, after the Chronological List in Part I. has been widely circulated. The results of the enquiry shew that, in Kent, the Mediaeval Vessels of the Church were thoroughly eliminated from our parishes during the 16th century. Not one Chalice remains in any Kentish Church out of the large number that had been in use prior to 1560. Of Mediseval 328 MEDIEVAL VESSELS. Patens, only two remain in Kent; one, at Walmer Church, was, perhaps, not used as a paten originally; the other, a 1 isBS m MEDIEVAL PATEN (circa 1485) AT WALMBB CHUECH. very handsome paten (circa 1525), is at St. Helen's Church, Clyffe-at-Hoo. There are still in England more than seventy Mediaeval Patens, as Mr. W. H. St. John Hope and Mr. T. M. Fallow inform us, in their interesting classification of them.* In Norfolk alone, thirty-two are found. We find at Eochester Cathedral two covered gilt Alms Basons, or Patens, which were made in the latter part of the reign of Henry VIIL, 1530-3. These vessels are wide shallow bowls, standing on broad round feet and short stems; they are only 5 inches high, although their basons are nearly 9 inohes broad. In fact, they are like very low tazze. Mr. Hope thinks they were made in imitation of Venetian glass. Inside their bowls we find engraved, in beautifully ornate Lombardic capitals, the words often used on patens of that period, as at Clyffe-at-Hoo, " Benedicamus Patrem et Filiu/m cum Sancto Spiritu." I would suggest that these vessels were originally used as covered Pixes, or Ciboria, to contain the sacred wafers, or host. They are very richly * Journal of the Derbyshire Archceological Society, vol viii., 151. MEDIEVAL VESSELS. 32 9 ornamented with repousse work, and with good mouldings. The only cover which remains is also handsomely wrought. When it stands on the bowl, which it fits, the total height of the vessel thus formed is 9 inches; just three-eighths of an inch more than its breadth. There is a curious difference in the inscriptions within the bowls of these vessels. Both of them have the word Sancto before the word Spiritu, but in one of them the last word is oddly contracted into Sper. These Alms Basons are very handsome and extremely interesting; they bear the usual London Hall marks, and their date is clear. Far more interesting is a plain silver vessel at St. Mary's in Sandwich, which in shape closely resembles these Rochester Alms Basons. It was probably a ciborium made fe«s an lllilll aH|UmU ST. MAET, SANDWICH. Cup, 4§ inohes high, made circa 1525. Diameter of bowl 5J inches, of foot 4. Cover, perhaps of later date, 2£ inches high. 330 CUPS AT SANDWICH (ST. MARY) AND SNAVE. a few years earlier than they were, but it is inscribed in capital letters around its broad shallow bowl—THIS IS THE COMVNION COVP. The letters are of a shape generally used in the reign of Henry VIIL; but we cannot suppose that they were engraved before the accession of Edward VI., even if as early as that. Such inscriptions are not usual before 1565, and Mr. Cripps says that such lettering occurs for ten or fifteen years later than that date. Of about the same height as the Rochester vessels, this " covp " is 3 inches less wide than they are. Its plain conical stem has a cable moulding where it joins the shallow tazza-like bowl; and it swells out to a round foot. Mr. Hope tells me that there is at Wymeswold, in Leicestershire, a cup almost exactly like this, with the London Hall marks of the year 1521-2. Our cup has no Hall marks properly so-called, but it bears local marks (perhaps of Sandwich or Dover) which are unknown to English goldsmiths. Its first mark is a pomegranate, suggesting the badge and the period of Queen Katherine of Aragon; the second mark looks very much like one of the monsters borne upon the armorial shield of the Cinque Port of Sandwich, viz., a lion's head and forequarters, joined to the hulk of a ship; the third mark is a Maltese cross. Originally a cibormm or covered pix, afterwards used as a Communion Cup, it may have been one of the earliest so called and so inscribed. The shallowness of its bowl renders it very unfit for use as a Cup; and it is never so used now. Its cover does not fit it truly, and is not of the shape commonly used for Elizabethan paten-covers. Snave Church possesses a plain and unpretending cup which excites considerable interest. Its shape is similar to that of many Elizabethan cups; but upon its foot there are two marks which are not Elizabethan Hall marks. One is the maker's monogram, of the letters B.R., within a circular wreath. The other is a reversed impression of a Roman capital R. This may indicate manufacture at Romney or Rochester. The edges of the punch, which impressed it, simply followed the outline of the letter, and were not shaped into any regular figure, like a shield or circle. This irregular outline, for London date-letters, was used until CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 331 1560-1. The last date-letter R, with irregular outline, denotes the year 1554-5. If this cup were made for Snave Church in that year, it would shew that the shape adopted in the reign of Edward VT., and so largely used under Elizabeth, was not changed or discarded by goldsmiths during the reign of Queen Mary. The cup is remarkable for the thickness of the silver in its bowl, which is one-sixteenth of an inch; and for the depth of the bowl, which is 3f inches, while the total height of the cup is but 6 inches. Its stem is exactly like those of the Edwardian cups at Hunstanton (1551-2) and Bridekirk (1550-1). It has in the middle (in place of a knop) the common triple moulding, one large round between two smaller ones, seen on the Brabourne cup (1562), and on so many others. Immediately above and below the stem is the narrow reeded ornament, as on tbe Brabourne, Monks Horton, Preston, and other cups. The foot is unadorned. The bowl has no ornament; but near the mouth, in punctured letters, we read the name, " WILLIAM GOOTLI. SNAVE " ; that of the donor we may presume. This inscription seems more suitable for a domestic cup, which might have been given to the church at a later period by the owner, whose name it bore. Mr. Cripps tells me, however, that, in his very wide experience, he never saw a secular cup of that fashion; and he pronounces it to be definitely a Communion Cup. Our enquiry into the dates of the existing Communion Vessels shews that a large number of them were made during the reign of Queen Elizabeth; at least 140 pieces of Elizabethan plate remain in Kentish Churches. There are 90 Cups, 42 Paten-covers, 4 Plagons, and 4 Alms-dishes. I t shews also two historical facts of some interest— (i) that Kent readily and quickly adopted the new Communion Cups; (ii) that Flagons or stoups were seldom, if ever, provided for Kentish Parish Churches until the close of the 16th century, or the beginning of the reign of James I. Those who carefully examine the Chronological List of Communion Plate in Kent will note two other facts. One is that several parishes possess sacred vessels made during the years of national trouble, that intervened between 1645 3 3 2 EDWARDIAN COMMUNION CUPS. and 1660. Naturally we should expect a blank record for those years. The truth is, however, that no less than eleven parishes possess Communion Plate made during that period; and some of these twenty vessels are among the most valuable in the county. Another fact, to be noted, is that during the eighteenth century, when the Church is popularly supposed to have been " dead," the quantity of Communion Plate presented to the churches of Kent was great. This is a very solid and practical proof of life and devotion in the Church, not of coldness and death. INTRODUCTION OF CUPS INSTEAD OP CHALICES. Communion Cups had been provided in a few Kentish Parishes during the reign of Edward VI. ;* but in the majority of Kentish Churches, the old Chalices were still used, for three or four years, after the accession of Queen Elizabeth. The Inventories of Church Goods in Kent, A.D. 1552, shew that before the death of the young King the Churchwardens of Crayford had already purchased a " Cuppe of sylver waying viij ounces and j quarter, to receive ye comunion."f This was probably the average weight of such cups ; as we find that at Farnborough, in November 1552, there was "one cupp of silver for to receyve the Communyon, exchaunged for the chalice, waying by estimacion viij ounces."J Those which the Royal Commissioners, in November 1552, ordered to be procured for Dartford Church would have been much heavier than these; but the accession of Queen Mary may have prevented their purchase at that period. The Commissioners said "it appereth that the * It is said that, at the present time, of Communion Cups made during the reign of Edward VI., not more than six or seven are to be found in England. Suoh cups now belong to the Churches of Bridekirk, Hunstanton, Totnes, Westminster (St. Margaret), and St. Lawrence Jewry, London. The Hunstanton cup, made in 1551-2, is engraved in the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries (May 8,1884), vol. x., p. 108. It is clearly a Communion Cup, made for use as such. The Bridekirk oup has a more secular look; it was made in 1550-1; an engraving of it appears on page 73 of the Cumberland and Westmoreland Archaeological Society's book on Old Chivrch Plate in the Diocese of Carlisle. f Arch. Cant., VI IL, 136. t Arch. Cant., VIIL, 153. CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 333 churchwardens and inhabitaunts there [i.e. at Dartford] being a very greate parishe be destitute of cuppes to receyve the Communyon in, and were determyned heretofore to sell and alter one chalice, with the patent, of sylver and gilte waying xxyj ounces di.; and one other chalice, with the patent, waying ix ounces di.; and one pax of silver, parcell gilte, waying xv ounces; which the saide Comyssyoners have ordered to be exchannged, by the saide Churchwardens, for ij cuppes to receyve the Comunyon in, to amount to the like weyghte and value."* The churchwardens of Woldham, in Nov. 1552, say, "ij challesyse . . . . hafe we broken and made a coupe of y* for the receuynge of the communion."f The wording of the return made by the churchwardens of Lyminge seems to shew that a new Communion cup, of inferior metal, had been provided by them, before December 1552. The words used in their Inventory of that date are "Item, a cuppe of tyn to mynyster with." Contrasting these words with those in the Lydden Inventory—" Item a chalice of tynne," we infer that the Lyminge " cuppe " had been especially provided for the "Administration of the Holy Communion." ELIZABETHAN PLATE. At Biddenden we find the earliest piece of Elizabethan Communion plate that Kent possesses. It is the Paten, made in 1560-1, which (although rather larger than the Patencovers of Early Elizabethan cups usually were) can also be used as the Paten-cover for a Communion Cup, at Biddenden, which was made in the following year, 1561-2. That cup, which is ornamented with engraved belts, disputes, with the utterly plain cup at Lyminge, the honour of being the oldest Elizabethan Communion Cup in Kent. That is to say, these cups at Biddenden and Lyminge are the first (of those now remaining in Kent) that were designed and made for the Communion of the laity. The Biddenden Cup was made by the same London goldsmith who had made the Biddenden Paten in the previous year; his mark is a crescent sur- * Arch Cant, VIIL, 141. f Arch. Cant., XIV., 303. 334 ELIZABETHAN CUPS. mounted by three mullets, one over each horn of the crescent, and the third on a lower level, between its horns. . Mr. Fallow found in Yorkshire, at Hgglebarnby Church, a very small cup, with an engraved belt, which was made by the same goldsmith in the year 1560-1; that in which he also made the Biddenden paten. We have another example of his work in Kent, at Otham Church, where the Communion cup, made by him in 1562-3, is an inch shorter than his cup at Biddenden. His mark is also found on a small Communion Cup of 1567, formerly at Beding, but now in the British Museum. Of the Lyminge Cup, made in 1561-2, by the goldsmith* who made, in 1530-3, the covered gilt alms-basons or patens now at Rochester Cathedral, and, in 1548-9, a gilt cup now at St. Lawrence Jewry Church in London, Canon Jenkins has acutely traced the history, in the following way:—In 1558 David Spycer of Lyminge, made his will, in which he said, " Item, I bequeathe to the Church of Lymmynge a chalice, pryce v11 to be proponed and ordained by the feast of St. John the Baptist next after my decease." He died on the 1st of January, 1559, and his widow married Henry Brockman of Shuttlesfield. She neglected to carry out this bequest of her former husband. In 1561, at Hythe, when a Visitation was held, by or for Archbishop Parker, complaint of her neglect was made by the parish of Lyminge. Consequently, as the recordf oundby Canon Jenkins, and still extant at Canterbury, states, "Thomasina Brockman appeared and saithe that a Communion-cuppe shalbe bought with the money." The dateletter 0 upon this cup, still in use at Lyminge Church, shews that it is the identical cup which was purchased for £5 by Thomasina Brockman, in compliance with the bequest of her former husband David Spycer. We are much obliged to Canon Jenkins, Rector of Lyminge, for so clearly tracing its identity. The actual substitution of Communion Cups for the old Chalices, in the majority of Kentish Churches, took place in the year 1562; and as a rule these Cups were, at * Mr. Cripps thinks that this goldsmith was John Mabbe, whose shop in Chepe bore the sign of the oup. ELIZABETHAN CUPS. 335 first, without covers. The accounts of the Smarden Churchwardens give us the details of the substitution there. Mr. John Sadler, of Maidstone, seems to have been the silversmith who supplied Smarden with its Communion Cup, in 1562; and it is highly probable that he supplied cups to other churches also. The churchwardens sent to him a gilt chalice, and a paten, weighing together 23 ounces and three-quarters, formerly used in Smarden Church. He allowed them (apparently) 5s. 4d. an ounce for the old silver, and he returned to them 7s. 4d., as well as a Communion Cup,* which he had obtained from some London maker. Consequently he must have charged them £5 19s. 4d. for the new Cup. It seems, however, to have been exceptionally heavy. The course pursued at Strood is recorded in the ancient Account-book of the Churchwardens of that parish. This book had been alienated, but Mr. Humphry Wickham, of Strood, having heard of its existence, purchased it for preservation, and he kindly permitted me to examine it. From its accounts, and the periodical Inventories of Strood Church goods which it contains, we find that the old silver chalice and its cover, both gilt, were kept until 1574, when the churchwardens sold the chalice for £3 17s. 6d.f It would seem, however, that it had not been used after 1565-6, when a " comvnyon coppe " was purchased for £1 19s. We must suppose therefore that the old chalice was used, in Strood Church, during the first seven years of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. Strood is in the diocese of Rochester, of which the Bishop (Maurice Griffyth) died a few days after Queen Mary. Dr. Allen, elected to be his successor, died before he could be consecrated. Dr. Edmund Gheast, * Arch. Cant., IX., 234; see also 233. f Extracts from the Strood Churchwardens' Book of Accounts (preserved by the patriotio care and generosity of Humphry Wiokham, Esq.). p. 27. Inventory of y° goods belongyng to the paryshe Churohe . . . . 15C5 . . . . one chalyse of syluer and gilt w' a oouer of the same p. 30. The accounte of Prancys Meryate and Roger Cooksey, beynge churchwardens from 1565 to 1568. p. 31 Item payd for the Comvnyon coppe xxxix8. p. 84. " The Inventory of the goods belonging to the paryshe of Strode, 1568," includes the silver-gilt chalise and its cover as before, and also " one Commvnion oop of syluer." p. 44. The aocomptes of Wm Barthelmew and Wm Pllodd, 1574. Rec for the ohallice, iii li. xvii s, vi d. 336 ELIZABETHAN CUPS. consecrated to the See in 1560, seems to have allowed the churchwardens to do as they pleased, during the first five years of his episcopate. In 1565 or 1566 he probably took steps to enforce the provision of new cups for use at the Holy Communion. Evidently the authorities at Strood were not yet convinced that there would be no return to the " Old Hse." Consequently, when they purchased a Communion Cup they still retained the old Chalice, instead of exchanging it for the Cup. Not until a new Bishop, Dr. Edmund Freake, had been three years in the See of Rochester, did they at length get rid of the Chalice, by sale. From the price obtained for it, we should suppose that the old Chalice weighed at least 14 ounces ; probably more. At Eltbam the Communion Cup, weighing 10 ounces and 3 grains, was obtained in 1569; in exchange for a gilt Chalice and Paten, weighing together 13 ounces. For the new Cup, the goldsmith charged 5s. lOd. per ounce; but for the old Chalice and Paten, gilt, he allowed only 4s. 8d. an ounce.* Kent seems to have preceded many other counties in the adoption and use of the new Elizabethan Communion Cups. London and Norfolk possess some of the earliest examples, and Gloucestershire seems to have followed Kent at an interval of about a dozen years. Yorkshire comes between them at about 1570 or 1571. In the diocese of Carlisle, on the other hand, the earliest examples are undated, but were clearly made circa 1565. They are found in the churches at Bolton, Cliburn, Hayton, and Ireby. In Derbyshire the earliest cup is one at Findern, made in 1564-5; one at Wilne was made in 1566-7, and two made in 1568-9 are at Norton and Taddington. In Norfolk the researches of the Rev. C. R. Manning seem to shew that between the years 1564 and 1569 most of the early Communion Cups in that county were made. Similar instances occur in other counties. The dates I have mentioned claim our attention, because they are anterior to the Visitation Articles of 1569, in one of which Archbishop Parker called special attention to the matter. He asked, "Whether they do minister in any prophane cuppes, bowles, dishes, or chalices heretofore used * Dr. Drake's new edition of Hasted's History of Kent, part i,, p. 20G. ELIZABETHAN CUPS. 337 at Masse; or els in a decent Communion cnppe, provided and kept for that purpose P" A strong reason for snch a question is found in the presentment made by the churchwardens of Elmsted respecting their vicar, at a Visitation in the year 1560. "Item, yt ys presented that yn the tyme of the popyshe masse he to reverence that order did nse to mynister in a challyce of sylver; Wheras, now in contempte of thys ministracion he nsethe a boole too unsemelye to put mylke yn, or some other homely office." Hpon remonstrance being made, by the Archdeacon, the Vicar promised amendment, and this entry was recorded, " He ys contented that the challyce shalbe converted to the use of the Churche and there to remaine." The existing cups of Elizabethan date shew that Archbishop Parker's Visitation Query in 1569 produced a great effect in "the shires" or counties other than Kent. The years 1570 and 1571 seem to have been those in which many counties adopted the Elizabethan Communion Cups; following a long way behind Kent, Norfolk, and London. Archdeacon Lea finds that in his Archdeaconry of Worcester there are 84 cups which were made in those years—they are generally inscribed 1571. The Rev. J. C. Cox, from his experience in Derbyshire and elsewhere, formed the opinion that " few cups are known earlier than 1571." Our Kentish Communion Cups disprove this supposition. I believe that more than 50 of the cups now existing in Kent were made between the years 1561 and 1571. In the Diocese of Carlisle, Mr. Ferguson notes 5 cups made in 1570-1, and about 15 others in 1571-2. In Wiltshire, there is at Poulton a cup made in 1569; but Mr. Nightingale speaks of no Elizabethan cups in Wilts earlier than 1576 (at Dinton, Teffont Ewyas, and Wishford). In Devonshire, there are few, if any, cups of earlier date than 1570. One cup made at Exeter, in 1575, by John Ions, is at Saltwood Church. It is the only ancient Kentish Communion cup that was certainly made at a provincial assay town, the Sandwich and Snave examples being doubtful. How it found its way to Saltwood, we do not know. Cups made by John Ions are numerous in Devonshire. VOL. xvi. z 338 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. I t was on the 15th of May 1571, that , in the Northern Province of York, Archbishop Grindal instituted a Metropolitical Visitation, in which his Fourth Injunction for the Clergy contained these words : " And shall minister the Holy Communion in no chalice, nor any profane cup or glass, but in a Communion cup of silver, and with a cover of silver, appointed also for the ministration of the Communion bread." Although Kent outstripped many other counties in her willingness to provide Communion Cups in 1561 and 1562, I observe that most of these cups lacked covers. Of Elizabethan cups made between 1560 and 1576, my Chronological List enumerates 67 as still existing in this county, but with them it names less than 20 Paten-covers. Of the wish of the Prelates that each cup should have a cover so fashioned as to be easily held in the officiating minister's hand as a paten, when the Communion bread was distributed, the above-mentioned Injunction of Archbishop Grindal, in the Northern Province, is the first intimation known to me. As soon as Archbishop Grindal was translated to the See of Canterbury he framed Articles of Inquiry for the Southern Province, in the 2nd of which he asked: " Whether you have in your Parish Churches a fair and comely Communion cup of silver, and a cover of silver for the same, which may serve also for the ministration of the Communion bread." The Paten-covers still extant in Kent shew that this Visitation Inquiry produced its intended effect; we find 8 of them inscribed 1577, and 4 dated 1578. Of Elizabethan ALMS-DISHES, the only examples I have found in Kent are those in Canterbury Cathedral. The large one is extremely plain ; the other two have embossed centres. On each of the three, a narrow Elizabeth moulding runs around the rims. There are certain characteristics, of Elizabethan Communion Cups, which are striking and not easily mistaken ; but the variety produced by the ingenuity of artistic goldsmiths, in their use of these characteristics, is very © ns%® * es ELIZABETHAN CUP AT SWINGFIELD, NEAB DOVEE, With a Conical Stem, and Belts of Hyphens. Made in 1562-3. Height 7 | inches; diameter of mouth 3 | ; depth of bowl 34. Instead of a knop on the stem, there is a deep and well moulded collar between the bowl and the stem. The cups at Lyminge, Swalocliffe, and St. Mary in the Marsh, afford varied examples of conical stems to be compared with the stem of this oup. (We are indebted to the courtesy of the SOCIETY OI? ANTIQUAEIES for this Plate.) DEAN CASTILION'S CUP AT LENHAM. 339 great. Several writers have supposed these Elizabethan Cups to be so uniformly alike that there must have been some authoritative order given with respect to their shape and pattern. This is altogether a mistaken notion. If fifty of the Elizabethan Cups now remaining in Kent were placed side by side upon a table, I believe we should scarcely find two that were precisely alike in every respect. They vary in height from 5 to 8f inches. Of the three portions, bowl, stem, and foot, which go to make up a cup, each portion is found to have been made the subject of a large number of variations, in shape, in mouldings, and in engraving. The stem may be much elongated, or it may disappear altogether, as in the cups at Wateringbury (see illustration opposite page 356), Mereworth, Yalding, and elsewhere. The stem may be conical as at Lyminge; or its diameter may be small in the middle and large above and below; it may be quite plain at its central point, or it may have there one moulding, or three (varying much in size, and also in ornament), to form a knop which assists the officiating minister to hold it firmly. It may have mouldings, between it and the bowl, of a reeded ornament, of a starlike pattern, or of a frill-like character (as at Lenham and Wateringbury) . The variations in the stems are very numerous. Equally numerous are the varieties of size, shape, and moulding, of the foot, where, so often, we find the egg and tongue moulding. ELIZABETHAN Cur AT LENHAM CHUECH. The bowl is varied still Made in 1562-3. Height 8$ inches. z 2 1 I • ms B « \ \ 340 ELIZABETHAN ORNAMENTATION. more extensively. It may be very deep in proportion to the cup's height, or it may be shallow. It may be bell-shaped with curved lip, or egg-shaped with straight lip, or a truncated cone. It may be plain, or it may have moulded ribs upon it, as at Lenham. It may be enriched with repousse work like those at St. Mary in the Marsh, at Faversham, and elsewhere. It may be adorned with engraved belts, sometimes called strapwork; having one or two, or perhaps three such belts. These belts again are varied, and varied greatly. They are generally formed of patterns (from \ to \ an inch wide) running between two narrow straps or fillets, which encircle the bowl. Each narrow fillet usually consists of two straight lines, -rVth or £th of an inch apart, the small space between these lines being filled with simple linear chasing, like continuous letters " m " written in a cramped and pointed Italian hand. But the fillet may be left void, or it may consist of only one single line. These fillets are at certain points made to leave their parallel course, and to cross each other; the upper coming down to occupy the course of the lower one, which ascends to run the upper course. This intersection usually forms a figure like an 8 without its top and bottom lines. Great variety is introduced into the method and number of the crossings of these fillets. Sometimes they cross only twice; on other bowls they cross three times, or four, or six times. On some cnps pendants hang from the points of intersection; on others there are both projections above and pendants below, at each of these points. The pendants may be all equal, or alternately large and small. Between the fillets the pattern is sometimes formed of foliage, called woodbine; in other belts it is formed of simple punctions, like hyphens, or tear-drops, ranged in rows. Towards the close of the sixteenth century other variations were introduced. On the Annesley Cup at Lee (1593), the donor's arms and some roses are inserted in the belt. Although the engraved belts are usually formed of one pattern between two fillets, there, nevertheless, are some elaborate belts, like those on the cups at Hothfield and Lenham, which consist of three distinct patterns, and four '-./gfriS^JK WESTKBHAM COMMUNION CUP WITH COVEB, Made in Nuremberg circa A.D. 1600. Total height 12 inches. ELIZABETHAN ORNAMENTATION. 341 fillets, all intricately interwoven in a very graceful and skilful manner. I rara PATTEEN or ENGEAVED BELT ON ELIZABETHAN CUP, AT HOTHFIELD CHUEOH. Made in 1562-3. The peculiarities and varieties to be found on Elizabethan Cups will be sufficiently indicated by what has now been said; but our illustrations will give a better idea of them than any words can do. I have not mentioned such examples as the fine covered cup (engraved on the next page) given by Mrs. Ludwell to Charing Church, nor the exquisite covered cup at Westerham Church, because, although of the same period, these were not made for use as Elizabethan Communion Cups. Mrs. Ludwell's cup, made in 1599, and embossed with escallop shells, was not dedicated to the service of God until 1765. There is one very like it at Kensington Parish Church. The Westerham Cup is not of English make; it is a glorious example of the best Nuremberg work; it may have been made at the end of Elizabeth's reign, or perhaps a little later. I t maybe well to mention the fact that the characteristic belts and mouldings, used during the long reign of Queen Elizabeth, were not at once discarded by goldsmiths when 342 MRS. LUDWELL'S CUP AT CHARING. she died. They will be found occurring, also, during the reigns of James I. and Charles I., with such slight variations that the casual observer will mistake the pieces they adorn for Elizabethan works. As examples, we may cite the Sevenoaks Cups, one made in 1617, which was given by Mr. Scott; the other made in 1634, and presented by Mr. Leigh. Both have Elizabethan characteristics, and Mr. Scott's cup has so many Elizabethan features that it might well mislead a good judge of such things. At Swanscombe the cup, made in 1623, has the foliage upon its belt changed from woodbine to oak leaves and acorns, but the eye does not at once observe this difference from the Elizabethan pattern. Simple as the details of Elizabethan work seem to be, modern engravers find it difficult to equal the grace and beauty of their tout ensemble. Let anyone examine the praiseworthy imitations attempted upon the modern flagons at Lenham, Bekesbonrne, and elsewhere. Although the modern engravers had the old cnps before them to copy from, they have utterly failed to reproduce the graceful and pleasing effect obtained by the " old hands." MES. LUDWELL'S STANDING Cur, WITH COVEE. Made in 1599. Height 20 inches. ELIZABETHAN PLAGONS. 343 FLAGONS OE STOUTS. In many parishes probably the silver Cup and Paten-cover were the only Elizabethan vessels. Flagons or Stoups were seldom used until the 17th century. Even at the present time there are many churches into which they have never been introduced. Stoups or Flagons of Elizabethan date are consequently extremely rare; but in Kent we have four late examples. It is, however, certain that not one of them was used in a church during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. nvs 5SI 1 • wFoffcft mmm W£ i I BJwa < £S.«*i\ WEST MALLING, DELFTWAEE JUG, IN SILVEE MOUNTS. Made in 1581. Height 91 inches. The West Malling stoup or jug, made of Delftware, and mounted with a foot, neck, lid, handle, and body-straps, of silvergilt, Hall-marked in London during 1581-2, can scarcely have been intended for ecclesiastical use. The mountings 344 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. make it an admirable work of art; they are richly adorned with engraving and repousse work. This handsome and interesting stoup was probably given to the Church of West Malling at some time during the 17th century. It has long been disused. It is far handsomer than a similarly mounted jug of stoneware at Vintners' Hall in London, which was made in 1562, and was engraved by Mr. Cripps in Old English Plate, 2nd ed., p. 203. Mr. Cripps gives notes of 18 other examples on the following page, and mentions, on pp. 273, 275, others belonging to the Duke of Northumberland and Mr. A. W. Franks. I learn from the Eev. P. Williams, of Rewe, that at Menheniot Church, near Liskeard, there are two of these stoneware flagons. The handsome pear-shaped flagon at Biddenden (made in 1592-3) was not presented to the Church until 1613. The pair of similar flagons, gilt, at Westwell, made, one in 1594-5 and the other in 1597-8, were not dedicated to the service of God's House until after 1630. The entry respecting them in the Parish Eegister, circa 1630, is very quaint: " Gregory Baker, born at Ripple, parish of Westwell, in the county of Kent, seeing all went into the city, and none into the temple (where, because he had found great consolation, he desired to make some poor oblation), gave to the Church of Westwell 2 guilt flagons and a gnilt Communion cuppe with a cover, weighing in all one hundred and three ounces. Mr. John Viney being at that time Vicar thereat." GEEGOET BAKEE'S HO W mUGh the Biddenden and West- PLAGONS, I I J inches high, well flagons excel in beauty those ordi- Made in 1594 and 1597. ., -, T . ,, . • n m - „ narily used during the reign oi Mizabeth, we may understand by referring to an engraving given by Mr. Cripps, in Old English Plate, p. 159. It represents a silver flagon made in 1576, one of a pair now used at Cirencester Ohurch. Archdeacon Lea mentions two, made in 1591, which belong to Tredington Church, in Worcestershire, but which were not given to that church until 1638. PLAGONS. 345 They are two or three inches shorter than our Kentish examples. Mr. Cripps also mentions a pair at St. Margaret's, Westminster, made in 1583; another pair at Eendcombe, Glostershire, made in 1592 ; and a third pair at St. George's Chapel, Windsor, not Elizabethan, but made in 1613 and 1614. These flagons are variously described as "bowlshaped," "jug-shaped," "pear-shaped," or "round-bellied." Those at Canterbury Cathedral (made in 1664-5) are of similar shape, but they have spouts, their lids are surmounted by crosses, and their height is greater. They likewise have ornaments cut out of thin silver plate, and applique to their surface. Were flagons or stoups of any kind generally used as Communion Vessels in Parish Churches during the reign of Elizabeth ? It seem3 to me that they were not. The Churchwardens of Strood, next Eochester, recorded in their Account-books an Inventory of all the Parish Church Goods, almost every year. I have examined these Inventories, and find that the only Communion Vessels which Strood possessed during the reign of Queen Elizabeth after the chalice was sold, were a "Cup of silver with a Cover of silver."* After the Canons of 1603-4 were enacted we find that the Strood Churchwardens purchased, of Eobert Ewer, for 9s. 6d., in 1607, "two pewter pots to serve the wine at the Communion." Until 1607 Strood Church possessed no Communion flagon, stoup, or pot whatever. The Bishops in their Visitation Articles, before 1604, never mention any other vessels than the " comely Communion cup of silver with a cover of silver for the same." In 1605, however, Archbishop Bancroft began to require " a cleene and sweete standing pot of pewter or other pure metall" ;f and other bishops did likewise. We know that the Elizabethan stoups or flagons, now belonging to the churches of Biddenden, Westwell, and * The Aocounts of the Churchwardens of Repton in Derbyshire shew that up to 1602 the parish possessed only a "ohalice"; not until 1630 do we find mention of a " Pewter Plaggine " (Journal of Derbyshire Archceological Society, vol. i., pp. 31, 32. t fleport of the Ritual Commission, 1868, pp. 451, 455. Compare the earlier enquiries, pp. 437, 444; and one later on, p. 461, without mention of flagon or pot. 346 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. Tredington were not given to those churches until the reigns of James I. or of Charles I. It thus becomes extremely doubtful whether any flagons were used for the Holy Communion before the last decade of the 16th century; it is certain that in nine-tenths of our churches there were none before the 20th Canon of 1603-4 was enacted. That Canon says," Wine we require to be brought to the Communion Table in a clean and sweet standing pot or stoup of pewter, if not of purer metal." At Salisbury Cathedral the oldest silver flagon is of the Elizabethan shape, but made in 1606. Of the tall straight-bodied flagons, so universal for the last two centuries, the oldest now extant in silver were made in 1602, and are at New College Chapel in Oxford; then come a pair, 1608, at Brasenose; and a pair, 1610, at Salisbury Cathedral. These had no sponts. Some persons consider them to savour more of the buttery-hatch than of the church; but if they will look at the illustration we give, of one belonging to St. Mary's Church at Dover, made about 1636-7, they will see how easily and how wisely (by means of a simple addition or finial to the lid), Canon Puckle has wrought a complete change in its character. In Kent we have at Lower Hardres and at Stelling examples of shaped flagons or silver jugs, pure and simple, made in 1706-7, which, although ugly, maybe better adapted for pouring out the wine than are those of the old tall pattern without spouts. Lydd also has a shaped jug, of smaller size, made in 1738. Among the tallest flagons in England are four given to Faversham Church, in compliance with the bequest of Stephen Haward. They were made in 1643-4, and of one pair each stands 17 inches high; of the other pair each is 3^ inches shorter. Those made for the Duke of Lenox in 1653, and bequeathed to Eochester Cathedral by Sir Joseph Williamson are handsome, although they are an inch shorter than the smallest of those given by Stephen Haward to Faversham. Sir Anthony Percival's flagon at. St. Mary's, Dover; the Countess of Dorset's flagon at Sevenoaks Church (1638), and that bequeathed by Sir John Astley to Maidstone Church (1641), all of them handsome, and all taller than the % *8S# t/fWffm ftiTc( m(Bmm a crowned leopard's head ; and a mullet above a crescent. 1531-2 ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL. ALMS BASON, No. 2, exactly similar to No. 1; but differing in the last word of the engraved inscription, which is SPBR instead of SPIRITU. The hall marks are imperfectly stamped. Only the maker's mark is clear; and that is a crown with fleur de lis in centre, and a leaf on either side of it. 1532-3 ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL. COVER of ALMS BASON, 9 inches in diameter, 4 inches high. The button handle of the cover is supported upon 4 legs, each 2 inches high, moulded to appear like small cables, or cords. The cover is ornamented with repousse work. The maker's mark, in a shaped shield, is a covered cup. The only other marks are (i) a crowned leopard's head of early shape; and (ii) the capital letter P, shaped as in the alphabets of the period (1532). The silver is gilt. 1554-5? SNAVE. CUP, 6 inches high; depth of bowl 3 | ; diameter 3&; diameter of foot 3. Plain bowl, having near the mouth in punctured letters " "William Q-ootli. Snave." Marks of irregular character appear on the foot; they are a monogram of BR in a circle; and also a reversed Roman capital R, in a punch which follows the shape of the reversed letter. This cup may be of local make, and of any date between 1550 and 1600, but it is very like cups made during the reign of Edward VI . ; and R without a shield was the London date-letter for 1554-5. ELIZABETHAN VESSELS. 1560-1 BIDPEHDEN. PATEN-COVER, 4£ inches in diameter, I f inch deep. Has an engraved belt of foliage. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, a crescent having one mullet over each horn, and one between its horns. VOL. XVI. B B 370 ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1561-3. When made. 1561-2 BIDDENDEN. CUP, 7f- inches high, mouth 4£ in diameter. On the bowl (4^ inches deep) are 2 engraved belts of foliage; on the foot a belt formed of hyphens in rows, alternating in such a way as to produce the effect of a platted or woven substance. Same maker's mark as the Paten-cover. 1561-2 LYMINGE. CUP, 8 inches high; diameter of mouth 4£. Bowl bell-shaped, quite plain ; stem plain, conical. Maker's mark, a covered cup on shaped shield. 1562-3 AORISE. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter of mouth 3%. On bowl, 2 belts of foliage. PATEN-COVER has maker's mark, like L.C. 1562-3 BRABOURNE. CUP, 7 iuches high; diameter* 3|. On bowl and foot, each 1 belt of foliage. Maker's mark like |-(, or an H with one leg straight and the other curved. ? CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. 2 GILT ALMS-PLATES, 11 inches in diameter. The sunk centre of each is bossed up to form an eight-lobed figure, having one point of an eight-rayed star projecting between each pair of lobes. A narrow moulding of small stars runs round the edge of the rim. Underneath one plate is punctured "20 ou' %;" beneath the other "19 ou'f." This form of marking is unusual, but it occurs also beneath the foot of a gilt cup at Lenham, which was made in 1562-3; it thus helps approximately to date these plates. ? CANTERBURY. OUP at St. John's Hospital, 6% inches high; diameter 3f. On bell-shaped bowl, 2 belts of foliage. ? CANTERBURY, ST. ALPHAGE. CUP, 7| inches high; diameter Bowl has 1 belt of foliage, lacking the usual flanking fillets. Maker's mark like that on the Biddenden cup, made in 1561. On the Paten-cover's button is I.H.E. ? PRESTON, BY EAVERSHAM. CUP, 6£ inches high; diameter 4ii. On the bowl are 3 belts, formed of hyphens, in rows, between fillets ; one such belt is on the foot also. The PATEN-COVER has a similar belt. The name of the parish is inscribed on the bowl PRESTON. mw^M^r^, mS~® -m-zmr,^miri! %wsmzr-f-fl.~f^* . i:J l&RESTON*tej HUJluuiuuuunuu-1 ELIZABETHAN COMMUNION CUP AT PRESTON BY FAVERSHAM. 6'A INCHES HIGH, DIAMETER OF BOWL 4'A IN* DF.SRussell Cooke, del. F Koll FL.-n L:tl... : . ;:.i..;l l: ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1562-3. 373 When made. NEXTE.EAVERSHAM. The only mark upon the cup resembles a buckle. 1562-3 ? RIVER. GUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3\. The bowl, 3f inches deep, has 1 belt of foliage. The foot has a belt of hyphens. SANDHURST. CUP, parcel gilt, 7-f inches high; diameter 44,. Bowl quite plain. Erilled collar below bowl; the stem has no knop. SHADOXHURST. CUP, 5 | inches high ; diameter 3. The bowl, quite plain, is 3i inches deep. PATENCOVER, 4 inches in diameter; inscribed S; a rude thin disc, slightly concave; with belt of hyphens. Maker's mark, S impaled upon I, which runs through it. SIBERTSWOLD. CUP, 5 ^ inches high ; diameter of mouth 3 ; of foot 2| . On bell-shaped bowl a belt of foliage, round the lip, with pendants where the fillets intersect ; another on the foot. Maker's mark like |-(. ? STAPLE. GUP, 54. inches high; diameter 3^. On bowl hollow belt of engraving, no foliage between the two engraved fillets. A mark like I.I appears alone upon this cup, incised, not punched. STELLING. CUP, 6\ inches high; diameter 3£. On bowl 1 belt of foliage. On foot unusual arrangement of hyphen belt (see engraving opposite p. 370). Maker's mark seems to be M in shaped shield. SUTTON EAST. CUP, 1\ inches high ; diameter 3f. On the bowl one engraved belt § inch wide. Inscribed " E . S . 1715." SWALEOLIEE. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3. On bowl 2 moulded ribs, no belt of engraving. Stem is conical, with moulded foot. Maker's mark a fleur de lis. SWINGPIELD. CUP, 7|- inches high; diameter 3f; depth of bowl 3\. Around lip of bowl there is a gilt belt of hyphens. Beneath the bowl, is a frilled collar gilt. On the middle of the conical stem, there is a small belt of hyphens, gilt. Mr. Cripps says the stem resembles that of some cups made in the reign of Edward VI. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, a stag's head couped. ? TEYNHAM. CUP, 74, inches high; diameter 3 | . On bowl, 4 inches deep, 2 belts of foliage. Reeded moulding above and below stem. THROWLEY. CUP, 7i inches ; diameter 3\. On bowl 1 rather poor belt of foliage. Maker's mark, in a plain shield, a cross rising from a sphere, and having smaller spheres at its extremities; as at Horncastle 1569. WALTHAM. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3|. Bowl has a belt of foliage with projections below it, where the flanking fillets intersect; the foot has a belt of 374 ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1562-5. When made. hyphens. Maker's mark like that on the Brabourne, East Langdon, and Newenden cups, made in this year, 1562. 1562-3? WATERINGBURY. CUP, Scinches high ; depth of bowl 4; diameter 4| . (See the plate opposite p. 356.) No stem. Erilled collar of 8 lobes, or semicircles, between bowl and foot. One belt of foliage \ inch wide on bowl, and a belt of interlaced fillets only on foot. WESTBERE. CUP, 5 inches high; diameter 3. Bowl 3£ inches deep; foot aud stem 14, inch high together. On bowl one belt of foliage with fillets thrice interlaced. "WORMSHILL. CUP, 54, inches high; diameter 3. On the bowl there is a belt of foliage with 3 projecting fleurs de lis; on the foot are 6 fleurs de lis. Cup much battered. Maker's mark like an ox-head. PATEN-COVER has belt of foliage ; its diameter is 3\ inches. On the button are 6 vine leaves.' ? TALDING. CUP, 7 inches high; diameter 4f. Large bowl 5 inches deep, with one engraved belt. No stem. Erilled collar between bowl and foot. On the foot is an engraved belt. This cup excels but resembles that of Wateringbury, mentioned above. ? BARERESTON. CUP, 5| inches high; diameter 3|. It has a belt of hyphens round its lip; and one fillet engraved round the bottom r>i the bowl. No knop on the stem. 1564-5 BEKESBOURNE. CUP, 1{ inches high; depth of bowl now 4J, since § of an inch was added in 1846. Diameter foot 3§. In 1846 a belt of foliage was engraved upon the new lip, and the tf)C upon the bowl, which was ' then gilt inside. KEMSING. CUP, 5 | inches high ; diameter 3\. On bowl 2 belts of foliage. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, I.P. PATEN-COVER, 44, inches in diameter; its button 24, wide. No marks. 1565-6 CAPEL, NEAR TUNBRIDGE. CUP, 6f inches high; diameter 3 | . Bowl plain, and very deep. No proper stem between the foot and the bowl. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, interlaced Roman Capitals like R C o r R T . HAWKINGE. CUP, 5 | inches high; diameter 3£. On the bell-shaped bowl ( 3 | inches deep) there is the word HAVEINGE and 1 belt of foliage, and at its base a ruder belt. On the foot also a rude belt. Maker's mark, on shaped shield, T.O. with an animal's head to sinister between the letters. This mark occurs on 4 cups in Kent. The animal's head is so indistinctly defined that it has been variously described as that of a goat, a calf, a greyhound, a woman with Quaker's ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1566-73. 375 When made. bonnet, and a wheatsheaf. The PATEN-COVER, 3f inches in diameter, has on it the word HAVEINGE. TEMPLE EWELL. CUP, 54, inches high; diameter 3J. On bowl 1 central belt of foliage. Maker's mark like that on the cups at Hawkinge, Hoo St. Mary, and Milstead. 1566-7 WESTERHAM. CUP, 7f inches high; diameter 4. Bowl plain. Maker's mark, on shaped shield, I.P. PATENCOVER (weight 3i ozs. avoirdupois) inscribed 1566. ? RAINHAM. CUP, 74, inches high; diameter 4. On the bowl 2 belts of foliage; the fillets cross each other 5 times in each belt. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, perhaps a, fleur de Us. 1568-9 KINGSNORTH. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter of mouth 31; of foot 2f; depth of bowl 3f. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, a, fleur de lis. NEWCHURCH. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3J. On the bowl a belt of foliage. Maker's mark, on shaped shield, a bird's claw upright erased, as Mr. Cripps informs us. 1569-70 CHART SUTTON. CUP, 5£ inches high; diameter 3f. On the bowl are 3 belts; 2 formed of hyphens, but the central belt of foliage, with leaves projecting where the fillet borders intertwine ; between two of the pendants are the words Chart Suton. Maker's mark, on shaped shield, a bull's head, to dexter, as we learn from Mr. Cripps. Inside the lip of bowl are engraved the words spoken to recipients: "TheBlood of our Lord Jesus Christ," etc. PATEN-COVER, 3-§ inches in diameter, has no hall marks. On its button are initials C. S. GRAIN (ISLE OE). CUP, gilt inside, and PATENCOVER, together 8 inches high; diameter 3. On the bowl 2 belts of foliage; on the foot 1; on the cover 1, and the date 1569. Maker's mark I.P. TUDELY. CUP, 6f inches high; diameter 3f. On the bowl is a central belt of foliage with large leaves above it and below it, at the points where the flanking fillets intersect. Maker's mark, on shaped shield, in monogram, T E, 1571-2 OEPHAM. CUP, 74, inches high; diameter 3f; depth of bowl 3£. On the bowl is one engraved belt. Maker's mark A.K. in monogram. The PATEN-COVER is 3£ inches in diameter and 1 inch high. In error, 1551 has been scratched on the cover and on the foot of the cup. 1573-4 Hoo ST. MARY. CUP, 64, inches high; diameters 3^. On the bowl (3f inches deep) is a belt of foliage, 1 inch below the lip. Maker's mark i.e. with goat's 376 ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1574-77. When made. (or animal's) head to sinister between the letters. PATEN-COVEB, diameter 44,; height 1. No marks. 1574-5 BADLESMERE. CUP, *6 inches high; diameter of mouth 3£; of foot S%. The bowl is 3£ niches deep. On it there is 1 poor and narrow belt of foliage, with 3 interlacings of fillets, and projecting leaves at each, above and below. On the stem, the moulding in the place of a knop, has a belt of hyphens. SALTWOOD. CUP, 6 | inches high; diameter, 3| . Also PATEN-COVER. Made at Exeter (as the mark shews an X crowned within a circle), by John Ions, a goldsmith of that city, who made many communion cups. 1576-7 EAVERSHAM. CUP with COVER. The cup (once gilt) is 5 j inches high; diameter of mouth 8^; of foot 3; depth of bowl 3 inches. Around the mouth runs a fillet, below which, at equal intervals, are pendant 4 large bunches of foliage. Around the lower part of the bowl is a broad band formed of hyphens. Between the stem and foot there is a somewhat frill-like collar. The foot has 4 embossed ornaments in high relief. The COVER resembles the foot inverted; its height is 2f inches; its diameter 3f. Maker's mark A in a shaped shield. HINXHILL. PATEN-COVER, 4£ inches in diameter. On it is engraved a belt of foliage, and also the date 1576. NEWENDEN. PATEN, 5 inches in diameter; l£ inch high. Inscribed with date 1576. Maker's mark something like italic x with a pellet over it. ? SANDWICH, ST. CLEMENT. CUP, 7J inches high; diameter 4^. Bowl inscribed, between two fillets in capital letters, " This is the Comvnio' Covp S. Cleme's." ST. MARY CRAY. CUP, 7 inches high; diameter 3f. An engraved belt surrounds the bowl about an inch below the lip. PATEN-COVER has a belt of hyphens. Maker's mark looks like 2 concentric circles in a rudely crowned shield. TROTTESOLIEEE. CUP, 7 inches high. The bowl has a central belt of foliage, with projecting leaves above and below points where fillet borders intertwine. 1577-8 BARERESTON. PATEN-COVER, inscribed 1577, l j inch high; diameter 3j. CHERITON. CUP, 6\ inches high. On the bowl are two hollow belts of interlacing fillets, lacking foliage between the fillets. The stem has central knop, and two reeded mouldings. No hall marks. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, monogram of o.i. A small c lying upon a larger i. Hollow belt also on the PATEN-COVER, inscribed 1577. ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1577-85. 377 When made. 1577-8 ELMSTONE. PATEN-COVER, inscribed An0 d'ini Elmisstone 1577. EYTHORNE. PATEN-COVER, inscribed EYTHORN 1577. HORTON, MONKS. _ PATEN-COVER, inscribed 1577; has belt of foliage. NEWENDEN. PATEN-COVER, inscribed 1577 within a belt of hyphens. Height 1-| inch. SANDWICH, ST. CLEMENT'S. PATEN-COVER, inscribed on button S.C., 1577; its rim is of iron. 1578-9 BBKESBOURNE. PATEN-COVER, 3 | inches in diameter. Has a belt of foliage. The button top, I J inch in diameter, is inscribed BEKSBORN IN An" Dmi. 1578. HOATH. PATEN-COVER, central part inscribed 1578 ; enlarged in 1818 to diameter of 7 inches; height 2 inches. LYMINGE. PATEN-COVER, inscribed 1578. ST. MARY IN THE MARSH. CUP, 5 inches high; diameter 2J. The bowl, fluted at the bottom, is engraved at top with festoons of drapery, above the 3 curves of which are an eagle, a snail, and a grasshopper. Eestoons similar to these may be seen around the neck of the Delft ware flagon, mounted in silver, which belongs to West Mailing Church (see engraving p. 343). The maker's mark, Mr. Cripps tells me, is a windmill in a plain oval; the sign of a goldsmith who lived in "Chepe." WESTBERE. PATEN-COVER, inscribed 1578. 1581-2 WEST MALLING. ELACON or STOUP of Delft ware, mounted in silver gilt; 9f inches high. The actual Delft jug itself is but 7 inches high. The silver mountings are richly ornamented with repousse work and engraving (see the engraving p. 343). Maker's mark a fleur de lis. 1582-3 RUCKINGE. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3-§-. The maker's mark is a bugle horn beneath the initials W. H. (probably W. Horn). 1583-4 MILSTEAD. CUP, 7 inches high; diameter of bowl 3| ; of foot 3; and its PATEN-COVER, diameter 3f; with a belt of foliage upon each. Maker's mark i.e. with a goat's or animal's head to sinister, between the letters, as at Hawkinge, Hoo St. Mary, and Temple Ewell. 1584-5 HUCKING. CUP, 6f inches high; diameter 3| . There is a belt of foliage around its foot. The maker's mark is said to be t b. 1585-6 RUCKINGE. PATEN-COVER, 34, inches in diameter. Maker's mark is like B N. in monogram. CANTERBURY, HOLY CROSS. CUP, 8f inches in height; diameter 44. On the bowl is a peculiar belt of foliage. The PATEN-COVER has likewise a similar belt, 378 ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1586-95. When made. and the date 1585. The maker's mark is G E in moriogram in a circular punch. 1586-7 STANFORD. CUP, 6i inches high; diameter of bowl 34,; of foot 3. The bowl has a central band of foliage, with pendant leaves below the points where the fillet borders interlace. Under the foot are the words:— "•J*All Saints, Stanford." The maker's mark may be a lizard or newt on a tun barrel (Newton ?). The PATEN-COVER is 3f inches in diameter, and has on it a belt of foliage. WOODNESBOROUGH. CUP, 7 | inches high. The bowl has a central belt of foliage with projecting leaves above and below points where the fillet borders intertwine. CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. LARGE GILT ALMS-DISH, 18f inches in diameter; 14, high. Around the edge of the rim runs a narrow moulding of the period. This is the only ornament on the dish. 1590-1? LOOSE. CUP, 64, inches high; diameter 3\. One belt of foliage on the bowl, and another on the foot, where is inscribed the date 1590. Inscription on bowl, "The Communion Cupp of the Parishe of Loes in Kent." 1591-2 ? NONINGTON. PATEN- CO VEB, diameter 4 inches; height 2\. One belt of foliage. On the button is inscribed " NUNI NGTVN 1591." 1592-3 BIDDENDEN. ELAGON, or pear-shaped jug, with slightly domed lid, 12£ inches high; diameter of body 6 inches, of neck 3; of foot 4$-. Handsomely embossed all over. It was given by the Rev. Dr. John Bancroft to the parish in 1613, and his arms are on its front. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, T.R. in monogram. 1593 ? LEE. CUP, 84, inches high ; bowl's depth 44,; diameter 4J ; diameter of foot 3£. On the bowl is engraved a belt of foliage, with the arms of Annesley in the middle, and roses at intervals. Inscribed, " The gift of Nicholas Annesley, Lee, Kent, 1593." 1594-5 WESTWELL. ELAGON, or pear-shaped jug, with slightly domed lid, 114, inches high; handsomely embossed and gilt. Plain shield on lid ; a cherub on the hinge. " Westwell" inscribed beneath. It was given to the Church in, or soon after, 1630 by Gregory Baker. The maker's mark is some indistinct object, beneath the letters i M, which are quite distinct. This flagon is engraved on p. 344. 1595-6 EARNINGHAM. CUP, 6f inches high; depth of bowl 4; diameter 3. Reeded moulding on stem; egg and tongue on foot. Vf OODCHUROH. CUP, 7 inches high ; on conical stem; and PATEN-COVER, diameter 5£, quite plain. ELIZABETHAN VESSELS, MADE IN 1597-1600. 379 When made. Maker's mark i and A interlaced in monogram, on a shaped shield. Under the foot is the name WOOD- •CHVRCH. 1597-8? SHORNE. CUP, 71 inches high; diameter 4^. On the bowl are two belts of foliage; but the flanking fillets are narrow, void, and not intertwined as they usually are. WESTWELL. ELAGON, or pear-shaped jug No. 2, with slightly domed lid, 114, inches high; embossed all over and gilt. Given by Gregory Baker in, or soon after, 1630. Maker's mark a two-headed eagle, displayed, between tbe letters T.S. Engraved on p. 344. 1599-00 CHARING. GILT CUP, with spire-crowned COVER, 204. inches high; diameter 6; depth of bowl 61. Embossed all over with escallop shells. Given by Mrs. Elizabeth Ludwell in 1765. This cup is engraved on p. 342. There is a similar cup, Mr. Cripps tells me, at Kensington Parish Church, but by a different maker. The maker's mark upon Mrs. Ludwell's cup at Charing is I. E., with 3 pellets beneath, in a plain rounded shield. CHIDDINGSTONE. CUP, 8£ inches high; diameter 41; its PATEN-COVER'S diameter is 5&. The maker's mark is R. P. in a plain shield. HORTON KIRBY. CUP, 6$ inches high ; diameter 3f. The bowl (4| inches deep) has a central belt of foliage, with large leaves projecting above and below it at the points where the flanking fillets interlace. Inscribed at the bottom R. W, I M, 1599. Maker's mark looks like a griffin. ? NETTLESTEAD. CUP, 84, inches high; diameter 4£. The bowl has 2 bands of foliage. The PATEN-COVEB is 4^ inches in diameter and 2 inches high. It has a belt of overlapping leaves. THROWLEY. PATEN-COVER, 4 inches in diameter, 11 high. It is inscribed, in capitals formed of pricked dots, " Throwleigh in Kent 1600." Maker's mark R. C, with 3 dots below and 3 pellets above; plain shield. ? STOOKBURY. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3. PATENCOVER, 3 inches in diameter; l i high. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, R. W., with mullet above and pellets around. 1600 ? CANTERBURY, ST. ANDREW. ALMS-DISH, Q\ inches in diameter. Very thin and light, but handsomely repousse, and gilt. In the centre is a broad bowl with a plant in it. Around is a circular wreath of oak branch, with acorns. Around this is an arcade of 16 arches, filled alternately with pairs of acorns and covered 2-handled cups. Beneath the dish are these 380 VESSELS MADE IN 1600-9. When made, words, " Charles Wetenhall, sometyme Major of the City of Canterbury, borne in Cheshire, gave this to the parish of S* Andrew for ever—who dyed 1615. John Gobee and Thomas White being Churchwardens then." This dish is of a class similar to that at Bredgar, made circa 1632, of which an engraving is given on p. 348. 1600 ? SANDWICH, ST. BARTHOLOMEW. OUP, 54, inches high; diameter 3£. Inscribed " To the pious memory of the donors;" also A. C, and "St. Bartholomew's Hospital 1784." Plain egg-shaped bowl, with Elizabethan foot and stem, together only 24, inches high. WESTERHAM. COVERED CUP, 12 inches high; diameter 3\. Made at Nuremberg. Marks, N ; and G S. The cup is 84, inches high, and the COVER 3^-, to the top of the human figure, which crowns it. The engraving (opposite p. 341) well represents it. 1602-3 ROCHESTER, ST. NICHOLAS. CUP, 8inches high; diameter 3f. The bowl has 1 narrow belt of foliage, the flanking fillets of which are void, not chased. PATENCOVER, 44, inches in diameter, has 1 belt, formed of hyphens. VESSELS MADE IN THE REIGN OE JAMES I. 1604-5 HARRIETSHAM. CUP, 74, inches high; diameter 3J. The bell-shaped bowl bears the date 1604, within 4 double triangles interlaced; it also has a belt of foliage ; so has the PATEN-COVER. The maker's mark, in a plain shield, is T. H., with some object below the letters. KINGSDOWN (BY SITTINGBOURNE). CUP, 7 inches high; diameter 3^. On bell-shaped bowl, in punctured letters, "Given to the Church by Bridget Einche, widowe." Maker's mark like griffin's head, or large squirrel. 1607-8 FOLKESTONE PARISH. CUP, inches high; diameter _ . The bowl is egg-shaped, and engraved all over with foliage on a stippled or dotted ground; the bottom of the bowl is pointed and rests on a baluster stem. SWALECLIFE. PATEN-COVEB, weight If oz. avoirdupois. Inscribed " Swaclif1601." 1609-10 EAST MALLING. PATEN, diameter 5i inches; height If. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, a monogram of the letters E. G. ROCHESTER, ST. NICHOLAS. CUP, 74, inches high ; diameter 3 | . Engraved around the top, " The guift of Edward Harlowe, sonne of Richard Harlow 12 tymes Maior of this Cittye of Rochester. M.H. 1609." The bowl has 1 belt of foliage, with 3 projections of foliage VESSELS MADE DURING REIGN OE JAMES I. 381 When made. above and below it, at the points where the flanking fillets intertwine. The PATEN-COVER, 4J inches in diameter, is engraved E H. Maker's mark, in plain shield, a monogram of T. E., as at Mereworth in 1624. 1610 ? HACKINGTON, ST. STEPHEN'S. CUP, 11 inches high ; diameter 5£. Inscribed "Anno Domini 1610, Petrus Manwood Miles Balnei D." around his arms engraved upon it. The PATEN-COVER is 6 inches in diameter. 1616? WESTERHAM. PATEN, 61 inches in diameter. Doubtful mark, like T. 1617-8 SEVENOAKS. CUP, once gilt, 91 inches high; diameter 41. The bowl, 4 | inches deep, has a central belt of foliage, with large projections above and below it, at the points where the flanking fillets intertwine. Around its lip is a belt of hyphens. The PATENCOVER has also a belt of foliage. Beneath the foot, "The gifte of George Scott To the Churche of Seuenoke in Kent An0 Do' 1618." Maker's mark, T E, in monogram, as at St. Nicholas, Rochester (1609) ; and at the Temple Church in London. 1617-8 SOUTHELEET, ST. NICHOLAS. CUP, 9 inches high; diameter 5; of foot 41. Bowl a hemisphere. PATENCOVER, 64, inches in diameter ; on button " 1618." The gift of John Buckeridge, Bishop of Rochester, 1618. ? BIRLING. OUP, 7f inches high; diameter 3^; depth of bowl 3f. On the bowl in pricked figures is the date 1617, and the initials W. R. + R. D. + The bowl has a belt of interlaced fillets. On the stem is an ornamental knop. The foot has an egg and tongue moulding. ? GOUDHURST. OUP, gilt, 8% inches high ; depth of bowl 41; diameter of mouth 4f, of foot 4. Bears in pricked letters these words : " Tbe gift of S1' William Campion K* and Elizabeth his wife Ano. Dni. 1618." The bowl is ornamented with engraving. GOUDHURST. PA TEN (gilt), 7 inches in diameter; 11 high. In pricked letters:—" The gift of Sir William Campion, K\ and Ehzabeth his wife. Ano. Dni. 1618." The four quarterings of the donors' arms appear on the paten. Maker's mark, in plain shield, P.O. with a quatref oil beneath. 1618-9 LEIGH. CUP, 10 inches high; diameter 4| : PATENCOVER, 6 inches diameter; l j high. On the foot of the Paten are pricked the initials A. 0. linked together by loops. CUXTON. CUP, gilt inside, 71 inches high ; diameter 34,. PATEN-COVER, 4 inches in diameter. On both 382 VESSELS MADE DURING REIGN OE JAMES I. When made. IHS in a crown of thorns. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, I.I. surmounting a mullet. 1619-20 LITTLE CHART. PATEN, 4|inches in diameter; l£ high. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, I. S. with a mullet below. LINTON. STANDING CUP, with COVER having an open-work spire, surmounted by a man's figure with shield and spear. Total height, 224, inches; stem 8, depth of bowl 4f. Maker's mark, C. B., linked in monogram on a plain shield. Eor an engraving of this cup, see p. 351. STAPLEHURST. CUP, 81 inches high; diameter 3f; engraved with sacred monogram en soleil, etc. Under foot, " The Parish of Staplehurst." Also PATENCOVER with spiral knob. Maker's mark doubtful; resembling A.I. above W. ? ASHFORD. CUP, 7f inches high; diameter of bowl 44.; of foot 4i. Quite plain. Maker's C.B. in monogram. No hall mark. 1620-1 HORTON KIRBY. ELAGON, without lip, 10 inches high. The gift of Henry Bathurst, May 14, 1621, and bearing his arms. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, two letters ; the first seems to be I. ? HARBLEDOWN. CUP, small, gilt inside, without hall marks. Inscribed " Tho. and An. bul. 1621." 1621-2 SUTTON-AT-HONE. CUP, 9 inches high; diameter 4 ; depth of bowl 4f. On its foot is engraved a belt of foliage. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, H B in monogram. The PATEN-COVER, without a foot, is 4f inches in diameter. ? PLUCKLEY. GILT CUP, 51 inches high; diameter 2f; of splayed foot 3|. A thin PATEN-COVER, with IHS en soleil, 31 inches in diameter. On the knop are 4 cherubs' faces in relief; on one face of the hexagonal foot a crucifix is engraved. The only mark is R. H. 1622-3 EASTRY. CUP, 8 | inches high ; diameter 3f PATENCOVER, 41 inches in diameter; If high. Maker's mark, a monogram of T E in plain shield. ? CANTERBURY, ST. MILDRED. CUP, 91 inches high; diameter of mouth 4i, of foot 4f. Inscribed inside the foot Anthony Honiwood. Anno 1622. The Honywood arms are on the bowl. 1623-4 ASHURST. CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3. Around the middle of the bowl a scroll is engraved. The shape of the date letter/seems remarkable. The maker's mark, in shaped shield, is I. G. SWANSCOMBE. CUP, 7 inches high. The bowl has a belt of oak leaves and acorns between fillets ; after Elizabethan fashion. VESSELS MADE IN 1624-29. 38 3 When made, 1624-5 SHIPBOURNE. CUP, 9 inches high; diameter 4 | ; depth of bowl 5. PATEN-COVER, 5£ inches in diameter. On both are the arms (3 sinister gauntlets) of Henry Vane, first husband of the donor. On the cup we read," Ex dono Margaretee, d'naa Cutts, 1625." Maker's mark, in shaped shield, R. B., with a mullet beneath. MEREWORTH. CUP, gilt, 10|- inches high ; diameter 41. The bowl (4f inches deep) is embossed and has, in pricked letters, the initials I. V. Maker's mark, in plain shield, T E in monogram; as at Eastry (1622), and Sevenoaks (1617). PETHAM. CUP, 7 | inches high ; diameter 34,. PATENCOVER to fit. Given by Henry Gurt in 1624. Maker's mark, in plain shield, I. E., with some object beneath. VESSELS MADE DURING THE REIGN OE CHARLES I. 1625-6 BORDEN. CUP, 8h inches high; diameter 34. Inscribed, " Ex dono Thoma? Everard, nuper de Borden vicarius, qui obiit A.D. 1629." Maker's mark, in shaped shield, BT, linked in monogram, with some object below. Also PATEN-COVER; diameter 4 | inches. 1627-8 AYLESEORD. CUP, 7 | inches high; diameter 3f. The PATEN-COVER is 4 | inches in diameter; 11 high. Maker's mark, in a heart-shaped shield, R. C. with a pheon beneath. DARENTH. ELAGON, 71 inches high. Inscribed, " Ex Dono Edmund Davenport, 1682." Maker's mark W. S., with a mullet beneath. ? LEWISHAM. SPOON, perforated, and recently given to the Parish Church of Lewisham, bears the mark of R. C. with a pheon beneath, and mullet or pellets above. ? RAINHAM. PATEN, 4-f inches in diameter; 1 high. The gift of Anne Elmstone, widow. Maker's mark, in plain shield, W. S., with mullet beneath. 1628-9 CRANBROOK. CUP, gilt, 9 | inches high ; diameter 41; depth of bowl 5f. PATEN-COVER, gilt, 6 inches in diameter ; height 11. Under the paten are the arms of Roberts, between the initials T. R. Maker's mark looks like C. C. with some crook-like object, perhaps a tree, or a column with pellets above, between the letters (see Cripps, 0. E. P., 283). 1629-30 CHATHAM PARISH. TWO PATENS, each 6 | inches in diameter. Given by the Rev. John Pyham in 1636. Maker's mark, in a shaped shield, R. M. with a crown below the letters. HARRIETSHAM. ELAGON, lif inches high; and a PATEN, 71 inches in diameter ; 11 high. Given by 384 VESSELS MADE DURING REIGN OE CHARLES I. When made. Dr. William Steed, in 1637, and bearing bis arms. Maker's mark, in a circular stamp, P. B. with a crescent above and below. 1629-30 PLUCKLEY. GILT CUP, 8 inches high; diameter 8& Bowl, 4f inches deep, has an engraved band of overlapping leaves with 3 pendants and 3 ornaments above it. Maker's mark R. S. in an oblong shield. 1630-1 BILSINGTON. CUP, 6f inches high; depth of bowl 3f; diameter 3f. Knop on stem. Engraved near the mouth, " Beilsington 1630;" in centre of bowl I.H.S. with cross and nails en soleil. Under the foot, " Thomas Raynolde. C.W." PATEN-COVER to fit bowl. Maker's mark on both, a flower of 5 petals, with stalk and 2 leaves. Repaired in 1827. BURMARSH. CUP, 6 inches high, On its bowl is pricked tbe date 1630. The maker's mark is a forget-me-not or other 5-petaled flower with stalk and 2 leaves, as at Bilsington, East Langdon, and Stodmarsh. The bowl has lately been enriched with 3 gilt Maltese crosses, each having a brilliant in its centre. The PATEN-COVER is surmounted by a cross; total height 2 inches. HAWKHURST. Two CUPS, gilt inside, each 71 inches high; diameter 41; and two PATEN-COVERS, each 51 inches in diameter, and 11 high. Given by William Boys in 1631. Maker's mark an escallop shell. PECKHAM, WEST. CUP, 71 inches high; diameter 3f. The PATEN-COVER is 4£ in diameter, and £ of an inch high. The gift of John Stanley. Maker's mark M. C. with a mullet over each letter. SUTTON, EAST. ELAGON, 74, inches high; diameter of lid 31. Maker's mark W. C. with a star beneath. ST. NICHOLAS AT WADE. CUP, 7 inches high; diameters 31. Depth of bowl 3f. Maker's mark an anchor between the letters D and G. PATENCOVER, 41 inches in diameter; 1 high. ? LANGDON, EAST. PATEN-COVER, 41 inches in diameter; weight 21 ounces avoirdupois. On the button is " E. L." Maker's mark, a 5-leaved flower with stalk and 2 leaves (as on cups at Burmarsh and Stodmarsh) . 1631-2 BETHERSDEN. ELAGON, 94, inches high. "The guift of Thomas Sharperey, 1631." Maker's mark P. B. with one crescent below, and another inverted above the initials. ? PRESTON BY WINGHAM. CUP, 8 inches high ; diameter 3\ ; and COVER, 41 inches in diameter. Also a PATEN, 7 inches in diameter. Maker's mark R. M. or R. W. SHOULDEN. CUP, 11 inches high; diameter 31; bowl 4 | VESSELS MADE DURING REIGN OE CHARLES I. 385 When made. inches deep. PATEN-COVER, 4 | inches in diameter; inscribed on the button (1-f inch in diameter) " 1631 The Chalice for Sholden." Round the foot of the cup are these words : " Bought when James Den was churchwarden." Maker's mark, in plain shield, R.w. with a hare beneath the initials. 1631-2 GREENWICH, ST. ALPHAGE. CUP, gilt, 81 inches high; diameter 5. Inscribed, " The Gift of John Wardall To ye Parish of Easte greenwich in Kent." Maker's mark, in plain shield, a Roman capital W, with 3 pellets above. PATENS (2), gilt, diameter 61 inches ; height 11. Maker's mark R.F. The arms of Wardell are engraved on all three vessels. THURNHAM. CUP, 7| inches high; diameter 3|. The gift of " M1' Ja8 Medlicote good benefactor." Maker's mark, in shaped shield, H.S. with a sun in splendour beneath. WINGHAM. CUP, 81 inches high; originally gilt. Bellshaped bowl, inscribed, " This cup was given to this Parish of Wingham by Hector Du Mont, a Erenchman born." "1st of January 1632"[-3]. Maker's mark H.B. PATEN-COVER, engraved with D M in monogram. 1632-3 BICKNOR. GILT ALMS-DISH, 61 inches in diameter; weighing 4 ozs. 17 dwts. One of its two small handles (like escallop shells) has been broken off. It is repousse, and similar in most respects to the Bredgar Alms-dish, engraved on p. 348. On the central shield we read " Bicknor," and beneath that word are the initials " M.A." Hence we infer that Mrs. Margaret Aldersey of Bredgar (widow of Thomas Aldersey of Swanton Court) presented this small alms-dish to Bicknor Church. She gave to Bredgar Church a similar but larger dish. The maker's mark is $ in a plain shield; as on the Lewisham Elagons made in 1646. ? BREDGAR. ALMS-DISH, 8i inches in diameter; nearly an inch deep. This dish is 8-lobed and has 2 small handles like escallop shells. Its surface is embossed with repousse work ; see p. 348. On its central shield is inscribed Bradgate M.A. These initials stand probably for Margaret Aldersey. This dish is very similar to one at Bishampton Church near Pershore, which bears the date letter for 1634, and a maker's mark T M in monogram, which appears also upon a fluted dish with punched pattern at Bermondsey Church. DOVER CASTLE CHURCH. CUP, 11-f inches high; diameter 5f. Bowl 7 inches deep, short stem with knop. PATEN, 8^ inches in diameter; 21 high. Both given by Theophilus Howard, 2nd Earl of Suffolk, K.G., Constable of Dover Castle. Maker's mark, in VOL. xvi. c c 386 OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. When made. plain shield, T with 2 mullets and a cinquefoil beneath it. The Earl of Suffolk's arms, encircled with the garter, his motto beneath and crest above, are on the side of the cup and under the foot of the paten. 1632-3 DODINGTON. CUP, 6| inches high ; diameter of mouth 31; of foot 8|. PATEN-COVER, inscribed on the foot, "The Communion Cup. Doddington, 1633"; weight 31 ozs. avoirdupois. Maker's mark, in a plain shield, I.M. with a pig passant beneath. RAINHAM. TWO ELAGONS, each 11 inches high; diameter of foot 6 inches ; of mouth 3J. The gift of Frances (nee Cecil), first Countess Dowager of Thanet, at Christmas 1632, after her husband's death. Maker's mark w.s. with an arrow in a bent bow, between the letters ; as on a cup at Chiddingstone. 1633-4 CHIDDINGSTONE. CUP, on plain conical stem, 71 inches high; diameter 4; with PATEN-COVER, 51 in diameter. The gift of Sir Bernard Hyde, whose arms are engraved on one side of the bowl, and his initials pricked on the other side. Maker's mark a bow and arrow between the initials w.s.; as on the Rainham flagons. ? ASHEORD. GUP, 7f inches high ; diameter of bell-shaped bowl 41; of foot 4£. Inscribed under the foot, " Ashford An0 Dom. 1633. 13 ozs. 12 dwts. Cost £3 16s." SEVENOAKS. CUP, 7A inches high; diameter 4T 3 ¥; depth of bowl 4f. _ PATEN-COVER, 41f inches in diameter. The gift of John Leigh (who was born 1565) in the year 1634, when aged 69. Inscribed " Die to Live. Live to Die. John Leigh Nat. 1565, JEtat. 69, 1634." Maker's mark w.c. with a mullet beneath. SOUTHFLEET, ST. NICHOLAS. ELAG ON, lOf inches high. The gift of Meriel, only daughter of Sir William Swan. Maker's mark probably like that on Leigh's cup at Sevenoaks; but only w with the mullet beneath can now be discerned. This flagon was regilt in 1768 at the expense of Zachary Pearce, Bishop of Rochester. LAMBERHURST. CUP, 7f inches high; diameter 3-f. ? STODMARSH. OUP, 51 inches high; diameter 3£. PATENCOVER, 31 inches in diameter. The date 1633 is inscribed on the foot of the Paten-cover. Maker's mark a flower of 5 petals with stalk and 2 leaves, as on a cup at Burmarsh, and paten-cover at East Langdon. 1634-5 COBHAM. CUP, 61 inches high; diameter of foot and mouth 4; depth of bowl 3-f. PATEN-COVER, 4$ inches in diameter; IJ high ; button's diameter 2\. VESSELS MADE DURING REIGN OE CHARLES I. 387 When made. No inscription on either. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, I.B., with some object beneath. 1634-5 DARTEORD. ELAGON, 101 inches high; diameter of foot 51, of mouth 4. It bears the arms of Rogers. Maker's mark co. with 3 pellets above and 3 below. EAVERSHAM. Two PATENS, 6J- inches in diameter; If high. Inscribed, " The gift of Jane Lawrence, 1634." HIGHAM. ALMS-DISH, 61 inches in diameter; engraved "Higham." Maker's mark R.M with a mullet beneath. Perhaps of similar date is also a CUP, 6 inches high; diameter 3f,- inscribed " Higham." KENNINGTON. CUP, 61 inches high; diameter 3J. Maker's mark an escallop shell. PATEN-COVER, 4f inches in diameter; inscribed " Kennington 1634." MONKTON. CUP, 7| inches high; diameter 31. Inscribed with the date 1634. Maker's mark T.B. in quatrefoiled lozenge. ORPINGTON. CUP, 71 inches high; diameter 44,; depth of bowl 3f; parcel gilt. Also PATEN-COVER. Maker's mark an escallop shell. WESTWELL. CUP, gilt, 9 inches high; diameter 5. The COVER has a cross as a handle. Maker's mark R. C, with a pheon beneath. The gift of Gregory Baker. 1635-6 CHATHAM PARISH. ELAGON, 10 inches high; diameter 3f. " This Pott was given by MT John Pyham, late Minister of Chatham in Kent, Anno 1636." Maker's mark J B in monogram. DARTEORD. FLAGON, 101 inches high; diameter of foot 51. Inscribed, " IHS. Deo dicatum et Ecclesise Dartfordiensi." Scratched beneath are the figures 32.0.0; 1712. Maker's mark R.S. PETHAM. PATEN, 61 inches in diameter; 21 high. " Ex dono John Thompson de Kenville millit." Maker's mark, in heart-shaped shield, GE with a mullet beneath. ? WOODCHURCH. The CONICAL STEM, to a Cup 7 inches high, seems to have been added in the course of repair, done about 1635. The bowl bears an unusual form of the date letter for 1595-6. 1636-7 CHATHAM PARISH. CUPS (2), each 9 inches high; diameter 41. Inscribed " CHATHAM PARISH." . Maker's mark, in heart-shaped shield, on one W.D. ; on the other, something like i.t. DOVER, ST. MARY. FLAGONS (2), each originally 13 inches high; but upon the usual flattened domical lid Canon Puckle has added a charming ornament, like a cross-capped spire, 4 inches high, formed of 4 crocketed curves. The diameter of the mouth of each flagon is 41 inches; of the foot 8. Inscribed, " Sk Maryes Church in Douer, Anno Dom. 1636. Ex dono Domini Antonii Percivall equitis aurati." The arms of Sir c c 2 388 OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. When made. Anthony Percivall appear above the inscription. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, R.B., with a star beneath. HEVER. CUP, 6J inches high; diameter, and depth, of bowl, 31. Also PATEN-COVER. Around the cup there is an engraved belt. Maker's mark, in a shaped shield, H, with a spear, or arrowhead, passed vertically through the crossbar of the letter. ? CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. GILT CUP, 9 inches high; diameter l; diameter of mouth and of foot 44. The cover is 61 inches in diameter, and 11 high. On the bottom of the paten is the coat of arms of Sir Walter Roberts, Bart., MADE DURING THE REIGN OE GEORGE I I . 423 When made. between the initials S1' W-R. Below the shield is the date of gift 1730. Maker's mark, in shaped shield, G.S., with some object below, like a schoolglobe. Another PATEN, gilt, 91 inches in diameter; 24 high. On it are the same arms (with mantling added), and the inscription, " S1' Walter Roberts 1730." 1729-30 NONINGTOS. PATEN, a plate 8| inches in diameter. Inscribed on the back, " Nonington in Kent 1729." Maker's mark T.L. in circle, with mullet between pellets, above the initials and below them (Timothy Ley). SANDWICH, ST. CLEMENT. PATEN, a plate, 91 inches in diameter. In centre, I.H.S., with cross and nails, en soleil. Over it, " S4 Clements Sandwich." Under it, " In honorem Dei Salvatoris in usum Mensa? Mystica? multiplicis in Indignum Misericordia? Memor Hocce grati Animi Pignus humillime Dicat Consecratq. I.M. hujus Ecclesia? Vicarius An. Dom. 1729;" i.e. Rev. John Martin. Maker's mark, as at Chart, Sutton, R.B., in an oblong with angles cut off. 1730-1 CHART, SUTTON. ALMS-DISH, a plain plate 10 inches in diameter. On the rim are the cat's-head crest, and arms of Willf ord, a chevron engrailed between 3 cats'-heads, impaling ( ) 3 lions rampant. On the back, " The Gift of M™ Willford wife of Eobert Willford Esq. of the Parish of Chart Sutton for the Use of the Communion Table of the said parish A.D. 1730." Maker's mark R.B. in oblong with angles cut off. CRANBROOK. ALMS-PLATES (2), gilt; diameter 101 inches; 11 deep. Maker's mark I.E. with a quatrefoil above, in a shaped shield. Scratched on the bottom, of one LC. and 18-17, of the other L C and 19-8. A third ALMS-PLATE (gilt), 131 inches in diameter; height If. Beneath we see, " 38-14 The Gift of M1' John Warren, and M1' Stephen Ades, Churchwardens when this Church of Cranboroke was rebuilt." Same hall marks as on the other 2 almsplates. DEAL, ST. GEORGE. ELAGON, 13 inches high, with domed lid. A spout was added in 1863, and bears the hall marks of that year. Inscribed, " Purchased by the Chapel Stock for the Use of the Chapel at Deal in the County of Kent. Peter Stone Esq1 ', Mayor; Nicolas Carter, D.D., Curate; Josiah Lane and Thomas Middleton Chapel Wardens Anno Dom. 1730." ? SWANSCOMBE. FLAGON, 11! inches high; gilt. Inscribed, " This flaggon was given for the use of the OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT When made, Parishoners of Swans combe in Kent Jointley by Tho3 Blechyndon and Walker Weldon Esqr s 46.11. 1730." The gift of Tho3 Blechyndon Esq. GILT PATEN, small, given in 1730. 1731-2 TUNSTALL. FLAGON, 10 inches high; diameter of foot 64; of mouth 3f. Inscribed on base, "The gift of Edward Mores, clerk, Rector of this Parish at the Desire and by the Direction of His Most Hond & Pious Mother, M1'3 Ann Mores, who Passed from the State of Grace to that of Glory Jan: 5th 1724-5." Maker's mark IM. 1732-3 GOUDHURST. ALMS-DISH, gilt, 74 inches in diameter; 2f high, on central foot. Of the maker's mark, in a heart-shaped shield, the second letter S can alone be read. ? DYMCHURCH. CUP, 6£ inches high; diameters, (mouth) 3, (foot) 2f. Knop on stem. Inscribed, "Dymchurch in Kent. 1732." Maker's mark CR or T.R. ? BREDGAR. ALMS-PLATE. Maker's mark F.C. 1733-4 ? BROOK. PATEN, 51 inches in diameter. Inscribed " Brook Church in Kent 1733." MAIDSTONE, ALL SAINTS. FLAGON, 12l inches high; diameters, 71 at base, 4f at mouth. The Toke arms are engraved on the drum. Inscription beneath foot, "The gift of Nich. Toke of Maidstone Genton 1733," and " 61. 12." Maker's mark, in quatrefoil, E.G., T.C, of Richard Gurney and Thomas Cooke. ? MAIDSTONE, ALL SAINTS. ALMS-DISH, 10 inches in diameter, IJ high. Inscribed "E*B" on the foot. Under the foot "16o z " . The initials are those of Elizabeth Blechenden, who presented this dish to the church in 1734. Her arms, in a lozenge, are engraved upon the rim : 1 and 4, a fess embattled between 3 heads (lions or griffins ?) erased; 2 and 3, a chevron between 3 birds' heads and necks; impaling paly of six gules and argent, in dexter chief azure some head, in sinister chief gules 3 quarters of a lion rampant. No hall marks. 1734-5 CANTERBURY, ST. ALPHAGE. ALMS-PLATE, 8f inches in diameter, 1 inch high. In tbe centre are engraved the donor's arms gules, 3 roses argent, a chief vair. As this is the coat of Taylor of Bifrons, we may believe that the alms-plate was presented by the Rev. Herbert Taylor, of Bifrons, who was rector of St. Alphage from 1726 to 1753. Maker's mark, T. T beneath a rose and crown; that of Thomas Tearle. CHISLET. PATEN on tall central foot. Inscribed " This Salver was Bought for ye Use of the Parish Church of Chislet By Rob* Tritton & Hen? Wraith, Church Wardens 1737." Maker, Thomas Tearle. MADE DURING THE REIGN OE GEORGE I I . 425 When made, 1734-5 DARTFORD. CUP, 9 inches high; diameters (foot and mouth) 4J. Inscribed " John Dormau, Robert Pine, Churchwardens of the Parish of Dartford 1734." Maker's mark, in lobed escutcheon, T. E, with mullet above. DODINGTON. ELAGON, 111 inches high. Capacity 3 pints. Inscribed under foot, " The Communion Elaggon of Doddington Kent 1734." Maker's mark T R . IGHTHAM. CUP, 9 inches high; diameter 31. Bellshaped bowl. Under foot, " Gulielmus James donavit Ecclesia? de Ightham." PATEN, 6 inches in diameter. Maker's mark illegible. ? LEWISHAM PARISH. BOWL, lOf inches in diameter; 4f high. Inscribed on the flat of the rim, " The gift of Tho8 Hawtree of Deptford to the Parish Church of Lewisham in Kent 1735." Under base, "36=10." Makers, Richard Gurney and Thomas Cooke. SHORNE. PATEN, 7! inches in diameter; 2\ high. Inscribed " Shorne Parish in Kent 1735." Of the maker's mark E alone is legible. 1735-6 BADLESMERE. PATENS (2); one 7£ inches in diameter ; 2f in height; diameter of foot 2f. Inscribed " E Sacris Ecclesia? Paroohialis de Badlesmere in Com. Cant. A.D. 1736." The other paten is 4 | inches in diameter; 11 high. Centre sunk T 6 T of an inch; rim only •£$ wide. Maker's mark on both patens T.R.; one half only being legible on each. CHATHAM, ST. MARY. FLAGON, 13! inches high; diameter 4f. Inscribed on front " CHATHAM PARISH," and "This flagon was bought at the charge of the Parish, M1' George Pratt, minister; M1' George Catlett, Mr James Pratt, Churchwardens, 1736." Maker's mark F. S., in heart-shaped shield. CLIFFE AT HOO. PATENS (2), 8! inches in diameter. Inscribed round the rim of each, "In ministerium Coenae Dominicae D.D.D.Q. Georgius Green S.T.B. Rector et Commissarius de Cliff MDCCXXXV." Scratched on the bottom of one 11.0; of the other 10.14. Maker, Joseph Sandars (JS, in script capitals in oblong with corners cut off). A FLAGON, 91 inches high. Inscribed like the patens. Scratched on bottom "32.0.0." An ordinary tankard with curved spout, and handle, and domed lid with thumb-piece. Maker's mark, in oval, R. L with mullet above and below. GOODNESTONE BY WINGHAM. ALMS-DISH, or PATEN, 9 ! inches in diameter; 31 high. Inscribed, " The gift of Dame Eliz1' Bridges 1735." Maker's mark T. R. LEAVELAND. CUP, 6f inches high; diameter 3-fV; depth 426 . OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT When made. of bowl 4. PATEN-COVER, 41 inches in diameter ; 11 high. Inscribed, "E Sacris Ecclesia? Parochialis de Leaveland Com. Cant. A.D. 1736." Maker's mark T. R in a two-lobed escutcheon. 1736-7 CHISLET. ELAGON, 111 inches high; diameter of foot 6, of drum's bottom 5, of mouth 4. Inscribed, " This Elaggon was Bought for ye Use of the Parish Church of Chislet By Rob* Tritton & Hen? Wraith, Church Wardens 1737." Maker's mark T.T. under a cinquefoil and crown (Thomas Tearle). ALMS-PLATE, weighing 8 ozs. 15 dwts. Inscribed like the flagon, but the first words are, "This Plate was Bought," etc. Same maker, Thomas Tearle. ? ERITH. FLAGON, 13! inches high. Scratched under foot 57o z I7dwts. Inscribed, "The gift of John Wheatley Esquire to the Parish of Erith in the County of Kent, Easter 1737." The Wheatley coat of arms, and I.H.S. en soleil, are also engraved upon it. 1737-8 LYDD. FLAGON, jug-shaped, 11! inches high; 4 in diameter of widest part of bulb. Engraved, upon it are the arms and crest of the donor ; it was the gift of the Rev. Dr. Thomas Tenison, Chancellor of Oxford, and Vicar of Lydd, MDCCXXXVIII. OTHAM. ELAGON, 10 inches high ; diameters, of mouth 31; foot 61. Inscribed, " The gift of Bowyer Hendley Esq. 1737." Scratched under foot 33.10. Maker's mark I.S. WAREHORNE. PATEN, 7 ! inches in diameter. Inscribed beneath bottom, " Warhorn Sep. 5th 1737." Maker's mark, that of Thomas Tearle, T. T. beneath a cinquefoil and crown. WATERINGBURY. FLAGON, 12 inches high. On the drum are engraved I.H.S. en soleil, and the arms of the Style family, with these words, " The Gift of Elizabeth Lady Style at her decease 25 Oct. Anno Dom. 1737." PATEN, 9 inches in diameter, with IHS, arms, and inscription, like those on the flagon. 1738-9 CRAYFORD. PATEN, 101 inches in diameter. It is an hexagonal salver on 4 feet. On its face, on an ornamental shield, appear the arms of the donor. On the back is this circular inscription, " The gift of Madam Shorte to the Parish Church of Crayford in Kent, September 29th 1740." In the centre of the inscription are the initials of this lady and her (deceased ?) husband I. and M.S. Maker's mark I. R. with mullet above the initials. SANDWICH, ST. MARY. FLAGON, without spout, 12 inches high; diameters, of brim 4! inches, of foot 61. Inscribed under foot, "A Gift to ye Parish MADE DURING THE REIGN OE GEORGE I I . 427 When made. Church of S* Mary the Virgin in Sandwich in Kent in ye year of our Lord 1738." Maker's mark TR. 1738-9 WINGHAM. ALMS-DISH, 17 inches in diameter. Upon it appear the arms of the family of Master (of Brook). Maker's mark, apparently, W. 1739-40 CHARTHAM. PATEN, lOf inches in diameter ; 2f high ; on a moulded foot. Inscribed, "The gift of John Moate Geut. to the Parish of Chartham in Kent 1739." Maker's mark resembles i.m. in an oblong surmounted by a central curve. EASTWELL. GILT SERVICE, elaborately chased, and all bearing the sacred monogram, presented by the Countess of Winchelsea in 1843. CUP, 9f inches high ; diameter 41, inscribed round the foot, " Eastwell Church 1843." FLAGON, 14! inches high; diameter of foot 8. PATEN, 11 inches in diameter, on tall central foot. ALMS-DISH, 14 inches in diameter, inscribed on bottom, "This Plate, with Flagon, Chalice, and Patine, Presented to Eastwell Church by Emily Georgiana Winchelsea & Nottingham 1843." Maker's mark <3J. 2M. beneath a Prince of Wales plume,, in a lobed escutcheon. This was the mark of George Wickes whose shop bore the sign of the King's Arms in Panton Street. His successor in this shop, Edward Wakelin, became associated with Garrard in 1792. The well-known firm of Messrs. Garrard still occupies the same spot in Panton Street. SANDWICH, ST. MARY. PATEN, a plate, 7f inches in diameter. Inscribed underneath, "A Gift to the Parish of Sfc Mary in Sandwich in Kent 1740." STODMARSH. FLAGON, 8f inches high to the mouth; the domed lid adds to this height. Engraved with the arms of Courthope, in a lozenge; and these words "Stodmarsh. Given by M™ Aymes Courthope, Relict of Wm Courthope Esq. A.D. 1740." Under the foot is " 21oz 00a." WOOLWICH, ST. MARY MAGDALEN. ELAGON, 11 inches high; diameter of top 5 ; of base 4. Inscribed " The Gift of M1' Richard Hammon to the Parish of Woolwich, Kent, A.D. 1740." Maker's mark, in circle or oval, G. S. in script capitals. 1740-1 CRAYFORD. PATEN, an hexagonal salver on 3 feet; diameter 6! inches. On the face are the armorial bearings of the donor Mrs M. Shorte; and below are the words " September 29. 1740." Maker, probably John Tuite, whose mark in an oval shield is a helmetshaped cup between the initials I. T. in script. LYDD. CUP, 5! inches high; diameter 3. Engraved with the name and crest of the donor the Rev. Dr Thomas Tenison, Vicar of Lydd and son of the Arch428 OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT When made. bishop. Also PATEN, 3 inches in diameter, on a foot. Marked T. P. 1741-2 ST. LAWRENCE, THANET. FLAGON, 11! inches high; diameter of splayed foot 61; of mouth 4. Inscribed " This Plate was Bought | for the Church of | S* Laurence in Thanet | in the year 1742 | R. Tyler, Vicar | H. Harnett, R. Easton, Churchwardens." Maker's mark 3S ©, STOKE IN HOO. CUP, 8 inches high; diameter 3l- Inscribed " Stoke Church. Peter Austen, Thomas Hall, Churchwardens 1745." Maker's mark, L. W., or P. W. in script capitals. 1742-3 CHATHAM (ST. MARY). ELAGON, 131 i n c b e s hig n 5 diameter 4f. Inscribed on the front CHATHAM PARISH ; and, iu script, " This flagon was bought at the Charge of the Parish. M1' George Pratt, Minister; Mr Jacob Cazeneuve, Mr James Purcell, Churchwardens, 1742." Makers, Ric. Gurney and T. Cooke, whose mark in a quatrefoil is R. G., T. C ? WYMYNSWOLD. FLAGON, 10% inches high; lid convex, with small knob in the centre. Inscribed " In usum Sacrum Dono dedit Johes. Marsh Arm. De Nethersole Ann& 1742." 1743-4? LULLINOSTONE. PATEN, on a central foot. The rim or edge is elaborately moulded. Inscribed " The gift of M1'8 Hester Palmer to Lullingstone Church 1743." ? RINOWOULD. ALMS-DISH, 12 inches in diameter; 2 high ; on central foot 4f inches in diameter. Richly embossed with animals and flowers. It bears on a lozenge the arms of Mary Dauling, ermine on a bend 3 acorns. On the base we read " The gift of my brother Mr John Dawling to Mary Dawling 1743," and " The gift of Mr Hunt to Mr John Monins 1770." On the front, " The Gift of the patron John Monins Esqre to the Parish Church of Ringwould 1795." On the back " R. & E. D." " 19°z les 1*»V' 1744-5 SANDWICH, ST. CLEMENT. BOWL, 9 inches in diameter; 4f high. Inscribed on the side, within a wreath, "Deborah Bean Widdow many years Midwife of this Corporation which office She executed by the Divine Asststance (sic) with Generall Aprobation & Success, out of a Tender Regard for our Holy Religion left this Bason for the Pious Use of Christian Baptism to the Parish Church of St Clement in Sandwich in the Year of our Lord 1744." Maker's mark, B. W. in script capitals. ? WOOLWICH, ST. MARY MAGDALEN. TWO ALMSPLATES, diameter 10 inches. Inscribed round the edge of each, "Mr George Cock and Mr Richard MADE DURING THE REIGN OE GEORGE II. 429 When made. Cross weller Churchwardens of S' Mary Wollwitch." In tbe centre is IHS. 1745-6 THURNHAM. PATEN, 6 inches in diameter. Maker's mark R. A. 1747-8 MAIDSTONE, ALL SAINTS. PATENS (2), diameter 8-ginches; height 1 of an inch. In centre IHS. en soleil. Inscribed " The gift of Frances Callant to ye Parish Church of Maidstone 1747." On the rim of each we see the arms of the donor in a lozenge surrounded by flowers and shells. Maker's mark I. M. with mullet between the initials. Scratched beneath one is "13.15.0;" beneath the other "13.16.0." ? THURNHAM. ALMS-DISH, 9 inches in diameter; with embossed border. Inscribed, beneath a cross, " Tua ex Tuis, Deus Jesu, in usumq. Tui, apud Thornamenses in agro Cantiano, Altaris, e manibus J. Soan, Vicarii, indigni, recipere digneris. Amen. A.D. 1747." 1748-9 WORTH. FLAGON, I i j inches high; 12 in circumference. On the drum, between two angels blowing trumpets, are the words "Deo Servatori," above them flies a dove; below them is a cherub's head. Made by Humphry Payne, whose mark is H. P. in a shaped shield, with cinquefoil or rose beneath. 1750-1 DARTFORD. CUP and 2 PATENS. The cup is 9 inches high; 41 inches in diameter both at foot and mouth. Inscribed " These Holy Vessels were enlarged in the year 1750 pursuant to the Will of the late M1' Chambers, Vicar of this Parish." This cup is exactly similar to the other cup, made in 1734, but is nearly 6 ounces heavier than that one. The patens have no inscription. Maker's mark, on all three pieces, E. F, in script capitals, in escutcheon somewhat resembling an escallop. HYTHE. FLAGON, with domed lid and bevelled base; having on the drum IHS. en soleil, and this inscription, " The Gift of Mr" Martha Payne relict of Revd M1' Payne late Rector of this Parish 1751." Another inscription appears on the base, " The Gift of Mra Martha Payne, Widow, to Hythe Church 1750." Weight 60 ozs. avoirdupois. Maker's Mark B L. LEEDS. FLAGON, 12 inches high. Inscribed "The Gift of Susanna Meredith of Leeds Abby 1751." Made by Ric. Gurney and T. Cooke; whose third mark is on the flagon, R. G., T. C, in quatrefoil. CUP, tall, of Queen Anne pattern; ALMS-PLATE; and gilt PATEN; bearing same marks aud inscription as the flagon, and having also IHS en soleil. MONKTON. ALMS-PLATE, 6f inches in diameter. Inscribed "Monkton in y° Isle of Thanett in Kent 430 OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT When made. 1750." Maker's mark seems to be T. R. in an oblong. 1751-2 SANDWICH, ST. MARY. TWO ALMS-DISHES, 8 inches in diameter. Engraved in centre with IHS. en soleil; also on under side, " S' Mary the Virgin in Sandwich Kent 1758." Maker's mark T. W. in script capitals. WALMER. PATEN, saucer shaped. Inscribed on bottom, " Ex dono Revd Sayer Rudd, M.D., hujus Parochia? Vicarii MDCCLI." 1752-3 ? ELMSTED. FLAGON, without spout, 13! inches high; diameter of splayed foot 7!- CUP, 10 inches high; diameter of mouth 5. PATEN, diameter 6! inches ; height 21- ALMS-DISH, 13 inches in diameter; 14, high. All bear IHS. en soleil, and are inscribed alike, " The gift of Sir John Honywood to the Parish Church of Elmstead in Kent." Maker's mark T. A. in script capitals. Sir John Honywood died in 1755 ; he succeeded to the title in 1748. SALTWOOD. FLAGON, 10 inches high; diameter of mouth 31; of foot 5f. Engraved with IHS. and " Mr Wm Wraight of Pedlinge left this by his last will to the Church of Saltwood 1749." Maker's mark seems to be F.R. in script capitals. 1753-4 CANTERBURY, ST. GEORGE. CUP, 8! inches high; diameter of mouth 41; of foot 4. Bowl, bell-shaped ; on the stem a raised rim. Inscribed " Sl George's Canterbury. Jo. Head, D.D., Rector; James Harnett, Robert Le Geyt, Churchwardens 1753." Made by Richard Gurney and T. Cooke. PATEN-COVER, 51 inches in diameter, has marks and inscriptions like those on the cup. TWO FLAGONS, 12 inches high; diameter at base 7. Marked and inscribed like the cup; and in addition the flagons bear also IHS en soleil, with these words, " This Communion Plate was bought for the Church of S* George the Martyr in Canterbury by the Voluntary Contributions of the Minister and some of the principal Parishioners." 1754-5 HINXHILL. PATEN, 8 ! inches in diameter. ROCHESTER, ST. MARGARET. GILT CUP, 9 inches high. Inscribed on bowl, " BOUGHT FOR THE USE OF S' MARGARETS PARISH BY FRANCIS SMITH AND SIMON DURHAM, CHURCH WARDENS." Scratched under foot " 1754." Maker's mark, in oval, J W in script capitals. THURNHAM. FLAGON, 10! inches high; with domed lid and splayed foot. Inscribed, " This flagon was bought by the Rents of Church Lands Jhn Soan, Vicar, J" Biddingfield, J" Goldridge, Churchwardens." Maker's mark J. W. in script capitals. MADE DURING THE REIGN OE GEORGE II. 431 When made. 1755-6 LYNSTED. ELAGON, 13! inches high; diameter of mouth 4J ; of splayed foot 71- Inscribed, " For the service of the Communion Table of the Parish Church of Lynsted in Kent bought in the year 1755, pursuant to a gift or request in the Will of Philip Weston late of Berkshire Esqr deceas'd." Maker's mark, in shaped shield, T R in script capitals. 1756-7 CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL. TWO GILT PATENS, each on a central foot, 2f inches high; diameter 81. Gadrooned edge. In centre are the arms of the donor ; on the foot IHS en soleil. Beneath are these words, " The Gift of Philip Weston, of Bostock, in Berkshire, Esq." Maker's mark W.G in script capitals. MEOPHAM. FLAGON, 121 inches high; diameter of mouth 41; of foot 71. Engraved with IHS. en soleil. On the base is this inscription, " The gift of George Masters to the Parish of Meopham 1757." Maker's mark, T.W. in script capitals. .1757-8 MILTON BY SITTINGBOURNE. FLAGON, 14 inches high; diameter of splayed foot 7. Inscribed " Milton 1758." Scratched beneath foot " 520z 6dwt." Maker's mark W.G. in script capitals. NEWINGTON (SITTINQBOUENE). OUP, 91 inches high ; diameter of mouth 3f; of foot 31. Inscribed in a monogram of script capitals " S M R R." Eor this new cup, on the 8th of May 1758, an old Communion Cup and a sum of £3 : 6 : 0 in money were given by the Parish. TEMPLE EWELL. FLAGON, 91 inches high to top of doomed lid; no spout. On the drum is the donor's shield of four quarterings, in an ornamental shield, with the motto " Impiger et Integer." Around the shield is this inscription, " Ex DONO JOHAN ANGELL ARM. HUJ. TEMPLI DE EWELL, TEMPLAR. IMPROPRI AT1' ET MANBR. DOM. 1757." Made by Richard Gurney and Thos. Cooke. PATEN, 6j inches in diameter, bearing same coat of arms, motto, and inscription and hall marks, as the flagon. TESTON. PATEN, 7 inches in diameter; a silver waiter, with scalloped edge, standing on 3 feet. In the centre is a crest (perhaps that of Paddon), a tower in flames. Maker's mark R. R.; probably that of Robert Rew. 1758-9? BONNINGTON. TWO-HANDLED CUP, 5 inches high; diameter of mouth, and depth of bowl, each 31. Inscribed " C Boninton 1759." Maker's mark, in a " circle, T.W. ; CW., for Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright. PRESTON BY FAVERSHAM. ELAGON, lif inches high, with domed lid. On drum is IHS. en soleil. Round the foot, " Ecclesia? Parochiali de Preston juxta 432 OLD CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. When made. Eaversham dedit Georgius Sykes ejusdem Vicarius in usum Eucharistia? A.D. 1759." Made by Richard Gurney and Thos. Cooke, whose mark appears thrice, (i) on the drum, (ii) on the lid, (iii) on the handle. 1759-60 GODMERSHAM. FLAGON, 12 inches high; circumference of foot 19, of mouth 10. Small knob on domed lid. On drum IHS en soleil. CUP, 7 inches high; has IHS en soleil. PATEN, 6 inches in diameter, on central foot 4 inches in diameter, has IHS en soleil. ALMS-DISH, 9 inches in diameter ; with IHS. en soleil. Maker's mark in script capitals J. H. (perhaps that of John Harvey). 1760-1 CHILHAM. PATENS (2), 6! inches in diameter. One is inscribed, " The Gift of y° Revd D1' Knatchbull Vicar of this Parish 1761." The other bears these words, " Ex dono Thoma? Cumberland 1761." Both made by Thomas Whipham and Charles Wright. STAPLEHURST. ELAGON, 13! inches high ; diameter of foot 7! ; of mouth 41. Engraved with IHS. en soleil. Under the foot are these words, "The Gift of Mr Edward Usborne To the Parish of Staplehurst 1762." Maker's mark 0. B. in script capitals. TUNBRIDGE PARISH. CUP, 9 inches high; diameter of foot 3f; of bowl 4 1 ; depth of bowl 4f. END OF THE REIGN OF GEORGE II. ADDENDA. CRAYFORD. CUP, 81 inches high; diameters of mouth and foot 4 inches each. Bowl bell-shaped ; knop on stem ; plain mouldings on foot. MONKTON. PATEN, diameter 5 inches; on central foot finch high. Maker's mark T. B. 1634-5 1634-5 LIST OE PARISHES. 43 3 LIST OF PARISHES named in the CHRONOLOGICAL LIST o/OLD CHURCH PLATE; with the DATES of their Vessels made between A.D. 1485 and A.D. 1761. Acrise, 1562, 1702. Addington, 1664, 1717, 1721. Aldington, 1662. Alkham, 1697. Ash (Sandwich), 1721, 1727. Ashford, 1619, 1633, 1710. Ashurst, 1623, 1728. Aylesford, 1627, 1711, 1724. Badlesmere, 1574, 1735. Barfreston, 1562, 1577. Barming, 1639. Bekesbourne, 1564, 1578, 1685, 1693. Bethersden, 1631, 1726. Betteshanger, 1712, 1725, 1729. Bicknor, 1632. Bidborough, 1658. Biddenden, 1560, 1592. Bilsington, 1630. Birchington, 1678. Birling, 1617, 1685, 1697. Bishopsbourne, 1683,1698,1706. Blackheath (Ascension), 1655, 1717. Blackheath, Morden College, 1701. Blean, 1720. Bobbing, 1667. Bonnington, 1758. Borden, 1625, 1715, 1726. Boughton Aluph, 1637, 1650. Boughton Blean, 1679. Boughton Malherbe, 1671. Boughton Monchelsea, 1685, 1696. Brabourne, 1562. Bredgar, 1632, 1726, 1733. Brenzett, 1715. Brook, 1715,1733. Burmarsh, 1630. Canterbury Cathedral, 1562, 1586, 1636, 1664, 1756. All Saints, 1700. VOL. XVI. Canterbury, Holy Cross, 1585. St. Alphage, 1562, 1706, 1734. St. Andrew, 1600. St. Dunstan, 1640, 1684, 1720. St. George, 1691, 1753. St. John's Hospital, 1562. St. Margaret, 1708, 1725. St. Martin, 1685. St. Mary Northgate, 1640. St. Mary Magdalene, 1653. St. Mildred, 1622. St. Peter, 1659, 1683. Capel by Tunbridge, 1565. Capel le Feme, 1697. Charing, 1599,1676, 1688,1705, 1707. Charlton, Old (by Woolwich), 1710,1711, 1728. Chartham, 1722, 1739. Chart, Little, 1619. Chart Sutton, 1569, 1728,1729, 1730. Chatham, St. Mary, 1629, 1635, 1636, 1694, 1735, 1742. Chelsfield, 1639, 1715. Cheriton, 1577. Chevening, 1660. Chiddingstone, 1599, 1633,1669, 1674. Chilham, 1562. 1760. Chillenden, 1562. Chislet, 1562, 1734,1736. Clyffe at Hoo, 1525, 1668, 1735. Cobham, 1634, 1678. Coldred, 1562. Cooling, 1683. Cranbrook, 1628, 1722, 1729, 1730. Cray, Foots, 1705. Cray, St. Mary, 1576, 1640, 1720. F F 4 3 4 PARISHES POSSESSING OLD CHURCH PLATE Cray, North, 1674, 1708. Cray, St. Paul's, 1718. Crayford, 1637, 1738, 1740, 1634 addenda. Crundale, 1704. Cuxton, 1618. Darenth, 1627, 1681. Dartford, 1634,1635,1651,1734, 1750. Deal, St. George, 1730. Denton, 1716. Detling, 1715. Ditton, 1689, 1698. Dodington, 1632, 1698, 1724, 1734. Dover Castle Church, 1632, 1639. Dover, St. Mary, 1636, 1671. Dymchurch, 1732. Eastchurch, 1674, 1708. Eastling, 1637, 1683, 1725. Eastry, 1622, 1700, 1718. Eastwell, 1739. Edenbridge, 1670. Egerton, 1562, 1683. Elham, 1724. Elmsted, 1752. Elmstone, 1562, 1577. Erith, 1736. Eythorne, 1562, 1577. Earleigh, West, 1718. Farningham, 1595, 1702,1706. Faversham, 1562, 1576, 1634, 1643, 1715, 1716, 1722, 1729. Folkestone Parish, 1607, 1725. Frinsted, 1705. Godmersham, 1759. Goodnestone by Eaversham, 1562. Goodnestone by Wingham, 1711, 1735. Goudhurst, 1617, 1722, 1732. Grain, 1569. Graveney, 1646. Greenwich, 1631, 1657, 1671, 1684, 1707, 1708, 1711. Hackington, 1610. Halden, High, 1562. Halstow, High, 1664. Halstow, Lower, 1562. Harbledown, 1620. Harbledown Hospital, 1562. Hardres, Upper, 1701. Harrietsham, 1604, 1629. Hastingleigh, 1562. Hawkinge, 1565, 1713. Hawkhurst, 1630. Headcorn, 1562. Hernehill, 1667. Hever, 1636, 1701. High Halden, 1562. Higham, 1634, 1725. Hinxhill, 1562,1576,1727,1754. Hoath, 1562, 1578. HoUingbourne, 1679,1697,1728. Hoo St. Mary, 1573, 1705. Horton Kirby, 1599, 1620. Horton Monks, 1562, 1577. Hothfield, 1562, 1703,1707. Huckinge, 1584. Hunton, 1654, 1714, 1715, 1716. Hythe, 1725, 1727, 1750. Ightham, 1690, 1734. Iwade, 1724. Kemsing, 1564. Kennington, 1634. Keston, 1709. Kingsdown by Farningham ,1713. Kingsdown by Sittingbourne, 1604. Kingsnorth, 1568, 1723. Kingstone, 1676, 1719. Knowlton, 1641, 1642. Lamberhurst, 1670. Langdon, East, 1562,1630,1675. Leaveland, 1683, 1735. Lee, 1593, 1672, 1700, 1704.' Leeds, 1681, 1750. Leigh, 1618. Lenham, 1562. Lewisham, 1627, 1646, 1684, 1685, 1718, 1734. Leybourne, 1691. Linton, 1619,1683,1698. Littlebourne, 1697. Longfield, 1640. Loose, 1590,1704,1715, 1716. Luddenham, 1695. MADE BETWEEN A.D. 1485 AND A.D. 1761. 435 Lullingstone, 1646, 1743. Lydd, 1562, 1680, 1706, 1719, 1737, 1740. Lydden, 1562. Lyminge, 1561, 1578. Lympne, 1698. Lynsted, 1664, 1704, 1718,1755. Maidstone, 1637, 1641, 1680, 1685, 1719, 1733, 1747. Mailing, East, 1609, 1728. Mailing, West, 1581. Meopham, 1679, 1756. Mereworth, 1562, 1624, 1680, 1698. Milstead, 1583, 1721, 1726. Milton by Sittingbourne, 1660, 1701, 1757. Minster in Sheppey, 1685. Minster in Thanet, 1720. Monkton, 1634, 1750. Monks Horton, 1562, 1577. Nettlestead, 1599. Newchurch, 1568, 1727. Newenden, 1562, 1576, 1577. Newington, Sittingbourne, 1757. Nonington, 1562, 1591, 1729. Northbourne, 1709. Norton, 1671, 1672. Oare, 1562. Offham, 1571, 1675. Orpington, 1634, 1681. Ospringe, 1659,1719. Otford, 1606. Otham, 1562, 1717, 1737. Paddlesworth, 1670. Patricksbourne, 1717, 1728. Peckham, West, 1630, 1699. Pet-ham, 1624, 1635. Plaxtol, 1711 > Pluckley, 1621, 1629, 1697. Preston by Faversham, 1562, 1720,1758. Preston by Wingham, 1631, 1698. Queenborough, 1673, 1674. Rainham, 1566, 1627, 1632. Reculver, 1684. Ringwould, 1710, 1743. River, 1562. Rochester Cathedral, 1530-1-2, 1653, 1662. St. Margaret. 1695, 1700, 1754. St. Nicholas, 1602, 1609, 1701, 1726. Rolvenden, 1706. Romney, New, 1698,1701,1714, 1728. Romney, Old, 1692, 1693. Ruckinge, 1582, 1585. St. Lawrence, Thanet, 1720, 1722, 1741. St. Margaret at Cliffe, 1704, 1705. St. Mary in the Marsh, 1578. St. Nicholas at Wade, 1630, 1677. St. Peter's, Thanet, 1687, 1697, 1702. Saltwood, 1574, 1705, 1752. Sandwich, St. Bartholomew, 1600. St. Clement, 1576, 1577, 1729, 1744. St. Mary, 1525, 1738, 1739, 1751. Seal, 1674. Sellindge, 1708. Sevenoaks, 1617, 1633, 1G38, 1683. Shadoxhurst, 1562. Sheemess Garrison, 1706. Shipbourne, 1624. Shorne, 1597,1734. Shoulden, 1631. Sibertswold, 1562, 1683, 1722. Smarden, 1713. Snave, 1554. Southfleet, 1617, 1633. Stanford, 1586, 1724. Stanstead, 1694. Staple, 1562, 1686. Staplehurst, 1619, 1720, 1760. Stelling, 1562, 1701. Stockbury, 1599. Stodmarsh, 1633, 1714, 1739. Stoke in Hoo, 1741. Stone in Oxney, 1707. Sundridge, 1663. Sutton by Dover, 1683, 1716. F F 2 4 3 6 DONORS OE THE OLD CHURCH PLATE Sutton at Hone, 1621, 1709, 1724. Sutton, East, 1562, 1630. Swalecliffe, 1562, 1607. Swanscombe, 1623, 1730. Swingfield, 1562. Temple Ewell, 1565, 1757. Teston, 1685, 1696, 1757. Tevnham, 1562. 1691, 1701. Throwlev, 1562, 1599. Thurnham, 1631, 1745, 1747, 1754. Tilmanstone, 1703. Trottescliffe, 1576, 1699. Tudeley, 1569. Tunbridge, 1719, 1760. Tunstall, 1670, 1713,1723,1731. Ulcombe, 1697. Waldershare, 1712. Walmer, 1485, 1751. Waltham, 1562, 1672. Adam, Ann—Greenwich, 1684. Ades, Steph.—Cranbrook, 1180. Aldersey, Margaret—Bicknor and Bredgar, 1632. Allen, J'os.—Dartford, 1651. Angell, Jno. — Temple Ewell, 1757. Annesley, Nich.—Lee, 1593. Argoll, Thos.— Woolwich, 1695. Arundel, Thos., Earl of—Canterbury, 1636. Astley, Sir John—Maidstone, 1641. Baker, Gregory — Westwell, 1594-7, 1633. Bancroft, Dr. Jno.—Biddenden, 1592. Bartholomew, Leon.—Rochester, 1101. Bateman, Thos. — Wormshill, 1722. Bathurst, Hy.—Horton Kirby, 1620. Warehorne, 1686, 1722, 1737. Wateringbury, 1562,1675,1737. Westbere, 1562, 1578. Westerham, 1566, 1600, 1616, 1691, 1719. Westwell, 1594, 1597, 1634, 1685. Wickhambreux, 1678. Wilmington, 1712. Wingham, 1631, 1726, 1728, 1738. Woodchurch, 1595, 1635, 1707, 1723. Woodnesborough, 1586. Woolwich, 1664, 1695, 1739, 1744. Wootton, 1682. Wormshill, 1562, 1702, 1722. Worth, 1718, 1748. Wymynswold, 1742. ValdiDg, 1562,1700. Battely, Dr. Jno. — Staple, 1686. Battely, Dr. Nich. — Bekesbonrne, 1693. Bean, Deb.—Sandwich, 1744. Bexley, Nic, Lord—North Cray, 1674. Blechenden, Mrs. Eliz.—Maidstone, 1733. Blechenden, Thos.—Swanscombe, 1730. Bliss, Thos.—Detling, 1715. Bokenham, Wm. — Rochester, 1700. Boone, Christ.—Lee, 1672. Boralston, Rev. Jno.—Addington, 1121. Boteler, of Teston—Hunton, 1654. Boys, Robert—Kingstone, 1616. Boys, Wm.—Hawkhurst, 1630. Bralesford, Rev. H.—Canterbury, 1700. • DONORS OF THE OLD CHURCH PLATE NAMED IN THE CHRONOLOQICAL LIST, 1485 TO 1761. MADE BETWEEN A.D. 1485 AND A.D. 1761. 437 Brewer, Dorothy — Greenwich, 1707. Brewer, Jobn—Romney, 1698 ; Farleigh, 1718. Brewer, Mary—Ditton, 1689. Bridges, Brook — Goodnestone, 1711. Bridges, Dame Eliz.—Goodnestone, 1735. Briggs, Mrs. Hannah—Loose, 1716. Briggs, Rev. Henry — Loose, 1715. Brook, Fras.—Rochester, 1701. Buckeridge, Jno., Bishop of Rochester — Southfleet, 1617. Bull, Ann and Thos.—Harbledown, 1620. Burville, Jas.—Hawkinge, 1713. Callant, Frances — Maidstone, 1747. Campion, Frances— Goudhurst, 1722. Campion, Sir Wm.—Goudhurst, 1617. Carter, Geo.—Crundal, 1704. Cartwright, Elenor—Ash, 1721. Castilion, Dean of Rochester— Lenham, 1562. Chambers, Mr.—Dartford, 1750. Chesterfield, Countess of — Boughton Malherbe, 1671. Colepeper, Frances, Lady— HoUingbourne, 1697. Cooke, Rev. Ralph—Rochester, 1662. Cooke, Rev. Shadrach—Faversham, 1715. Courthope, Mrs. A.—Stodmarsh, 1714, 1739. Coveney, Martha — Hinxhill, 1717. Craggs, Eliz.—Old Charlton, 1711. Crawford, Col.—Sheemess, 1706. Cressenet, Rev. Drue— Eastry, 1718. Crisp, Nic—Westerham, 1691. Cumberland, Thos. — Chilham, 1760. Cutts, Margaret, Lady—Shipborne, 1624. D'Aeth,Eliz.— North Cray,1108. Davenport, Edmund—Darenth, 1627, 1681. Dorset, Countess of—Sevenoaks, 1638. Du Mont, Hector—Wingham, 1631. Duppa, Baldwin — HoUingbourne, 1728. Elmstone, Ann—Rainham, 1627. Elwick, Rev. Robt.—Bredgar, 1726. Eve,Rev.Dr.Hy.—Lynsted, 1664. Eve, Mrs.—Lynsted, 1704. Everard, Rev. Thos.—Borden, 1625. Finch, Bridget — Kingsdown, 1604. Furnese, Lady— Waldershare, 1712. Furnese, Sir Robt.—Bomney, 1714. Godden, Ann and Ric.—Westwell, 16S5. Godfrey, Peter—Sellindge, 1708. Goldsmiths' Company — Woolwich, 1695. Gomeldon, Wm. — Bidborough, 1658. Gootli, Wm.—Snave, 1554. Gordon, Geo.—Rochester, 1726. Goulstone, Edw.—Romney, 1701. Granway, Nic. — Lullingstone, 1646. Green, Rev. Dr. Geo.—Glyffeat- Hoo, 1735. Griffin, Lady Essex—Norton, 1672. Gurt, Henry—Petham, 1624. Hammon, Ric.— Woolwich, 1739. Hardres, Sir—. —Stelling, 1701. Hardy, Thos.— Westerham, 1719. Harlowe, Edw.—Rochester, 1609. Hatch, Hen.—Faversham, 1715 Haward,Step.—Fa versham, 1643. Hawtree, Tho.—Leivisham, 1734. 438 DONORS OE THE OLD CHURCH PLATE Head; Rev. Dr. Jno.—Canterbury, 1753. Heard, Nic.—High Halstow, 1664.* Hendley, Bowyer—Otham, 1737. Hendley, Will.—Otham, 1717. Hills, Jno.—Reculver, 1684. Hodsoll, Helena — Cray, St. Mary, 1640. Holland, Lucretia — Ulcombe, 1697. Holloway, Mrs. Jane—Eastling, 1683 ; Leaveland, 1708. Honywood, Ant. — Canterbury, 1622. Honywood, Sir Jno.—Elmsted, 1752. Howell, Lady—Ightham, 1693. Hyde, Sir Bernard—Chiddingstone, 1633, 1669. Hyde, John, Sundridge, 1663. James, Wm.—Ightham, 1734. Johnson, Mary—Lynsted, 1718. Jones, Michael—Eastling, 1683. Keeling, Lady—Norton,' 1672. Keuward, John—Yalding, 1700. Knatchbull, Rev. Dr. John— Chilham, 1760, Lawrence, Jane — Faversham, 1634. Leigh, Eliz. — Sutton-at-Hone, 1709. Leigh, John—Sevenoaks, 1633. Loads, Sarah— Eastling, 1683. Lovejoy, Eliz. — St. Peter's, Thanet,168l; Canterbury, St. George, 1691. Lucas, S. L. L.— Wateringbury, 1675. Ludwell, Mrs. Eliz.—Charing, 1599, 1676. Manning, Nic. — Westerham, 1719. Manwood, Sir Peter — Hackington, 1610. Marsh, J.—Wymynswold, 1742. Martin, Rev. John—Sandwich, 1729. Master Crest—Wingham, 1738. Master, Eliz.— Wingham, 1726. Master, Streynsham—Langdon, 1675. Masters, Geo.—Meopham, 1756. Medlicote, J.—Thurnham, 1631. Meredith, Susan— Leeds, 1750. Merryvvether, Mrs. — Sibertswold, 1722. Miller, Sir Humph.—West Peckham, 1699. Moate, Jno.—Chartham, 1739. Monins, Jno.—Ringwould, 1743. Moore, Sir Geo.—Bobbing, 1667. Mores, Mrs. Ann — Tunstall, 1713. Mores, Rev. Edw. — Tunstall, 1723, 1731. Morrice, Salmon—Betteshanger, 1712. Moyle, Mrs. Priscilla—Boughton Ahiph, 1650. Moyle, Capt. Rob.—Boughton Aluph, 1637. Napleton, Jno.—Borden, 1726. Oxenden, Sibella — Wingham, 1728. Paddon Crest— Teston, 1757. Palmer, Hester — Lullingstone, 1743. Payne, Mrs. Martha—Hythe, 1750. Pennington, Rev. Mont.—Sutton, 1716. Percival, Sir Ant.—Dover, 1636. Phelps, Mrs. J. T.—Birling, 1697. Philips, Mrs. Eliz.—Bolvenden, 1706. Polhill, T.—Farningham, 1706. Polley, Eliz,—Orpington, 1681. Polley, Rev. Wm.' — Offham, 1675. Poultney, Lady—Norton, 1672. Price, Rev. Ralph — Stanford, 1724. Pyharn, Rev. Jno. — Chatham, 1629,1635. Pysing, Wm.—Faversham, 1716. Raynes, Sir R.—Charlton, 1710. MADE BETWEEN A.D 1485'; AND A.D. 1761. 439 Raynolde, Thos. — Bilsington, 1630. Rider, Thos. and Philadelphia— Boughton Monchelsea, 1685. Roberts, Susan—Ash, 1727. Roberts, T— Cranbrook, 1628. Roberts, SrW.—Cranbrook,1129. Rogers, —. —Dartford, 1634. Rudd, Rev. Dr.—Walmer, 1751. Ruff head, Benj.—Chatham, 1691. Scott, Geo.—Sevenoaks, 1617. Scrafton, Wm. — Paul's Cray, 1718. Scran ton, Eliz. — Canterbury, 1720. Sedley, Sir Chas.—Romney, 1698. Sharperey, Thos. — Bethersden, 1631. Shorte, Mrs— Crayford, 1738, 1740. Smith, Rev. G.—Higham, 1725. Smyth, Eliz.—Chart Sutton, 1728. Smyth, Rev. Jno.— Chart Sutton, 1729. Soan, Rev. J.—Thurnham, 1747. Sondes Viscount—Bomney, 1714. Spharst, M.—Edenbridge, 1670. Spurstow, Henry—Foots Cray, 1705. Squibb, Mary—Greenwich, 1611. Stanley, John—West Peckham, 1630. Stede, Dr. Wm.—Harrietsham, 1629. Stubbs, Phil.—-Woolwich, 1695. Style, Eliz., Lady — Wateringbury, 1737. Suffolk, Earl of — Dover, 1632. Swan, Meriel—Southfleet, 1633. Sykes, Rev. Geo. — Preston, 1720, 1758. Tarleton, Br.—Chelsfield, 1715. Taylor, Lady—Aylesford, 1724. Taylor, of Bifrons — Patriclcsbourne, H28; Canterbury,113&. Tenison, Rev. Dr. Thos.—Lydd, 1737,1740. Terry, Ann—Faversham, 1722. Thanet, Frances, Countess of— Rainham, 1632. Thanet, Thos., 6th Earl of—Hothfield, 1703, 1707. Thatcher, Wm. — Wormshill, 1702. Thomas, Eliz.—Minster, 1720; Ospringe, 1719. Thompson, Jno.—Petliam, 1635. Thompson, Thos.—St. Lawrence, Thanet, 1720. Thornycroft, Dorothy—Ightham, 1690. Thynne, Thos.—Norton, 1672. Tilson, Rev. Thos.—Aylesford, 1711, 1724 ; Ditton, 1698. Toke, Nic—Maidstone, 1733. Turner, John—Kingstone, 1719. Turner, Thos.—Hunton, 1715, 1716. Twisden, Sir Thos. — Mailing, East, 1728. Tylden, Hannah—Milsted, 1726. Ullock, Dr. Hy., Dean of Rochester— Leybourne, 1691. Usborne, Edw. — Staplehurst, 1760. Villiers, Lady F.—Norton, 1671. Wardell, Jno. — Greenwich, 1631, 1657. Warren, Jno.—Cranbrook, 1730. Watton, Capt. Peter—Greenwich, 1711. Weldon, Walker—Swanscombe, 1730. West, Geo.—Dover, 1671. Weston, Philip — Canterbury, 1756 ; Lynsted, 1755. Wetenhall, Chas.—Canterbury, 1600. Wheatley, Jno.—Erith, 1736. Willford, Mrs. Robt. — Chart Sutton, 1730. William son,Sir Joseph—Cobham. 1678; Queenboro, 1673 ; Bochester, 1653. Winchelsea, Countess of—Eastwell, 1739.' Wood, Eliz.— Rochester, 1700. Wraight, 'Wm.—Saltwood, 1752. Wythens, Sir E— Linton, 1683.