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Anecdotes of the Hasted Family
Church Plate in Kent-No. II. Dover Deanery. Sittingbourne Deanery. Sutton Deanery
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OHUROH PLATE IN KENT—No. II.*
BY THE REV. 0. E. WOODRUPP, M.A.
IN the last Volume of our Transactions a fresh start was
made towards completing the inventory of Church Plate
commenced by the late Canon Scott Robertson. A further
instalment, comprising a list of the Sacred Vessels belonging
to the Churches of the Deaneries of Dover, Sittingbourne,
and Sutton, is now offered to the Society. As there still
appears to be some misconception as to what has been
already done in this connection, and the remark is sometimes
made in response to our letters of enquiry—"I thought that
this was all done some years ago by Canon Scott Robertson
"—it may be as well to repeat what was stated in the
Preface to the list printed in the last Volume.
The late Canon Scott Robertson about seventeen years
ago printed in the sixteenth Volume of our Transactions a
short chronological list to the year 1760 of the plate in many,
but not in all, Churches in the county. In Volume XVII.
he began what was intended to be a full inventory of the
Church Plate, the parishes being taken in their alphabetical
order, but continued it no further than letter C. Even in
this fuller list there were omissions, e.g., the Broomfield
paten, dated 1631, is unrecorded. It is to be feared that in
the present inventory similar omissions and some inaccuracies
may occur, but we think that by working systematically
in deaneries they are likely to be reduced in number.
The practice followed in collecting these returns is to
send a printed letter to the Clergy stating the nature of the
enquiry, and indicating the particulars required, together
with a private note asking for permission to make a personal
inspection of the vessels. In some cases it happens that,
Continued from Archceologia Cantiana, Vol. XXV., p. 197.
134 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
while no reply is sent to the private letter, the printed
schedule is returned, with the various measurements, weights,
and marks apparently correctly filled in. The Editor afterwards
sends a printed slip to the Incumbent, who is invited
to revise the same, and this corrected proof is then taken to
represent a true list of the sacred vessels in his keeping.
Unfortunately, it sometimes happens that, owing to want of
practice, the marks are incorrectly read, or vessels no longer
in use are entirely omitted. A personal visit, Cripps in
hand, is always the safer plan, and has been followed
wherever practicable.
I t is impossible here to acknowledge separately every
instance of courtesy and kindly assistance on the part of
the Clergy towards the compilers of these returns. Suffice
it to say that almost invariably this help has been afforded—
occasionally, we fear, in these days of greatly increased
parochial activity, at some personal inconvenience. The
returns for the deanery of Dover have been compiled by the
Rev. T. S. Frampton, and those relating to Sutton by
the Rev. W. Gardner-Waterman. Both gentlemen have
done their work in a very thorough and able manner, and
the Editor's labour has thereby been much lightened.
In " Dover Deanery" Mr. Frampton records six Elizabethan
Chalices, of which two are without a date letter, and
the earliest (those belonging to the Churches of Coldred
and Lydden) bear the mark of the year 1562, a date which
is of such frequent occurrence in the county that it would
seem to mark some definite order by Archbishop Parker.
Sutton, a larger deanery, retains no fewer than nine Elizabethan
Chalices, all conforming to a certain well-known
type, but each exhibiting the individuality and artistic feeling
of the silversmith of the sixteenth century. Of these,
perhaps, the Cup at Lenham is the finest example. It was
made in 1562, and is in a particularly fine state of preservation,
but was not the property of its present custodians until
the latter half of the seventeenth century. , The beautiful
standing Cup at Linton is a fine example of English silversmiths'
work of the early part of the seventeenth century.
I t was made in the year 1619, but probably not for, Church
CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 135
purposes. The late Canon Scott Robertson described this
cup in Vol. XVL, p. 351. Other interesting vessels are the
Chalice at Boxley, perhaps of Spanish make, and the early
Carolinian dishes of r&pousse work at Bicknor and Bredgar.
Mr. Gardner-Waterman has made great use of his camera
in recording the plate-marks, arms, etc., on tbe vessels, and
some difficulties have in this way been cleared up.
The deanery of Sittingbourne is less interesting. Here
much of the plate is comparatively modern. In this district,
where agriculture has been favoured by the excellence of the
soil, it is not unlikely that money was always forthcoming
to replace plate that had become worn or old-fashioned.
The taste of eighteenth and nineteenth-century donors was
seldom as good as their piety; hence, from an antiquarian
point of view, the plate of this deanery is disappointing.
Good examples of Elizabethan Chalices, however, remain at
Halstow, Milsted, and Rainham.
The illustrations, which have been chosen with the object
of shewing as great a variety of types as possible, are from
photographs kindly supplied by the Rev. T. S. Frampton,
the Rev. W. Gardner-Waterman, and Mr. E. C. Touens.
Although the prints appeared excellent, the Swan Company
offered some criticism upon some of them, on the ground
that the methods employed were not the best suited for
successful reproduction by the half-tone process.
In order that future workers in this field may profit by
the experience of the firm in photographing such objects,
we print an extract from a letter addressed by the Swan
Company to our printers. They say: " The only satisfactory
way of photographing silver plate is to place the vessels
against o lack backgrounds, with white curtains hung round
the front of the camera-, so as to reflect light into the vessels.
In that manner the effect of silver is obtained, and all
details of engraved work can be brought out."
O.E.P. = Old English Plate, Sixth Edition, by W. J. Cripps,
F.S.A.
Q.A. = Gilda Aurifabrorum, New Edition, by W. Chaffers.
136 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
DOVER DEANERY.
Br THE REV. T. S. PRAMPTON, P.S.A.
ALKHAM, ST. ANTHONY THE
MARTYR.
BUCKLAND :
ST. ANDREW.
ST. BARNABAS.
CAPEL LE FERNE, ST. MARY.
CHARLTON:
ST. BARTHOLOMEW.
SS. PETER AND PAUL.
COLDRED, ST. PANCRAS.
DENTON, ST. MARY MAGDALENE.
DOVER :
CHRIST CHUROH.
COLLEGE CHAPEL.
HOLY TRINITY.
ST. JAMES (old Church).
ST. JAMES.
DOVER :
ST. MARTIN.
ST. MARY-IN-THE-CASTLE .
ST. MARY THE VIRGIN.
WESTERN HEIGHTS, GARRISON
CHURCH.
GUSTON, ST. MARTIN.
HOUGHAM, ST. LAWRENCE.
LYDDEN, ST. MARY.
RIVER, ST. PETER.
ST. MARGARET'S-AT-CLIEEE.
SIBERTSWOLD or SHEPHERDSWELL,
ST. ANDREW.
TEMPLE EWELL, SS. PETER
AND PAUL.
WESTCLIEFE, ST. PETER.
WOOTTON, ST. MARTIN.
ALKHAM, ST. ANTHONY THE MARTYR*
1. A 'Chalice of Silver. Height, 8-^ inches; depth of
bowl, 4| inches; diameter of mouth 4 . inches, of foot
8& inches; weight, 13£ ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1840-41. Maker's mark, I.T.
* The Plate of this Church is described in Archceologia Cantiana.Yol. XVII.,
pp. 245, 246.
CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 137
The bowl, which is bell-shaped, though with sides curving but
slightly, is set in a rather deep foliated caHx, and bears the following
inscription: " PRESENTED | 33|) tSStfttfam Slater | FOR THE
CELEBRATION | OP THE HOLY COMMUNION | at Alkham Ohurch \
IN THE YEAR 1840."
The stem is divided by a fluted knop. The foot is plain.
2. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter 9f inches, of
foot .4 inches; height, 3 inches; weight, 17. ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1697-8 (new sterling). Maker's
mark, Sy., in black-letter characters, with a singing bird
above and a fleur-de-lis below, within a shaped escutcheon,
which was the trade-mark of Richard Syngin of Carey Lane,
who entered in April 1697 (G.A., 1899, p . 179).
The following inscription appears underneath the rim: " This
Salver of the Late Mvs Elizabeth Chandler of Maidstone was in y°
year 1732 Given to the Parish Church of Alkham and Devoted to
the Use of the Holy Communion By her Husband WARD
SLATER." The Paten is gadrooned round the upper edge of the
rim and round the foot.
" This Salver had been the property of Mrs. Elizabeth Chandler
and her husband, Mr. Matthew Chandler, of Maidstone; their
initials appear upon it thus : -^jj After Mr. Chandler's death, his
widow, or his daughter Elizabeth, became the second wife of
Mr. Ward Slater. This gentleman's Christian name was the
maiden name of his mother, Mary Ward. He was the younger son
of George Slater, Lessee of the Great Tithes and Parsonage of
Alkham, who died in 1707, aged 30. The elder son G-eorge, who
lived in Dover, died in 1715, leaving issue. Ward Slater died,
without surviving issue, on 20 November, 1733. He presented this
Salver to the Church in 1732-3, after his wife's death."*
3. An Ahm-dish of Plated Metal. Diameter, Q\ inches.
The centre is engraved with I.H.S., with cross above and nails
below, en soleil.
The rim has a small double-thread moulding.
4. A Cruet of Glass, with plate-moimted stopper. Height,
10£ inches.
5. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 12 inches.
Round the rim is engraved in Lombardic characters, " He that
. hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord." Underneath is
stamped, "JONES AND WILLIS."
* Archceologia Cantiana, Vol. XVI I . , p. 245.
138 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
6. A Elagon of Peioter. Height, 13-^- inches; diameter of
mouth 44 inches, of foot 6 inches; weight, 94 ozs.
Makers' mark S.R. over A.C., stamped on the handle.
A straight-sided tankard-shaped vessel, with curved handle,
hinged domical lid surmounted by a knob, and thumb-piece with
heart-shaped perforation.
On 10 March 1548-9 John Scott, the Vicar, and Richard
Wollet, the Churchwarden, made the following return to King
Edward VI.'s Commissioners: "Fyrst one sylver chalys by estymacon
vi unces." . . . . " Sold and bestowyd uppon the reparacons of the
churche one chales," etc.*
John Scotte was instituted Vicar on 9 May 1545, on the King's
presentation, the benefice being vacant by the death of the previous
incumbent.f He is mentioned as still in office in July 1550, in the
will of one of the parishioners; and again in July 1552 in a charter
belonging to the Corporation of Dover.J
BUCKLAND, ST. ANDREW.§
• 1. A Chalice of Silver. Height, 6£ inches ; depth of bowl,
2_ inches; diameter of mouth 3 | inches, of foot 4{ inches ; •
weight, 9 ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1874-5. Makers, Kei th and.Son.
Of mediseval design. The bowl converges towards the base, and
is ornamented with a scroll pattern. The stem is divided by a knop
of rather wide projection. The foot, which is quite plain, is six- '
lobed, and has the maker's name and the numerals 8726 stamped
underneath.
2. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 5| inches; weight,
3;jf ozs.
Marks as on No. 1, but stamped with the numerals 62.
These two vessels, together with No. 6, were presented to the, •
Church by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hesketh Jones, upon thei r " Silver,
Wedding" Day, 28 August 1874. Mr. R. H. Jones, who is a
member of the Kent Archseological Society, resided iii Maison Dieu
Road, Dover, until 1885, and is now living at Croydon.
* Archceologia Cantiana, Vol. VIII., p. 101, where the Vicar is by a clerioal
error called "Poot."
t Reg. Cranmer, f. 395.
% Dover Charters, etc., p. 367, hy the Rev. S. P. H. Statham, B.A.
§ The particulars of the Plate of this Churoh have been kindly supplied by
the Rev. Turberville Evans, M.A., Vicar, who also furnished the information ,
contained in the earlier return printed in Arohmologia Cantiana, Vol. XVII.,
pp. 313,314.
CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 139
3. A Chalice of Silver. Height, 6£ inches; depth of bow],
2£ inches ; diameter of mouth 3 | inches, of foot 4 | inches;
weight, 9£ ozs.
Loudon Hall Marks for 1882-3. Makers, Keith and Son.
On the back of the foot is set a cluster of diamonds, eleven
large and twenty-five small, specially given for the purpose by a
parishioner, in whose family this cluster had been an heirloom. On
the front of the foot is engraved a representation of our Lord's
Crucifixion. Beneath the foot is this inscription: " St. Andrew's
Church, Buckland, Dover, 1882." In general outline this vessel is
similar to No. 1.
4. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 5f inches; weight,
2£ ozs.
Marks and inscription as on No. 3, but stamped with the
numerals 50.
Nos. 3. and 4 were purchased in 1882, and are fitted into a
compact portable leather case, for use at the Communion of the Sick.
Their cost was defrayed out of special offerings.
5. A Credence Paten of Silver. Diameter, 5| inches;
weight, 3 | ozs.
Marks as on No. 4, but stamped with the numerals 9077.
The centre is engraved with St. Andrew's Cross.
6. A Flagon of Silver. Height, 8£ inches; depth inside,
6£ inches; diameter of mouth 1-f £. inches, of foot 3 | inches;
weight, 14_ ozs.
Marks as on No. 1, but stamped with the numerals 8725.
A ewer-shaped vessel, with handle, aud hinged lid surmounted
by a knob. The foot is six-lobed.
7. A. Bread-box of Silver. Dimensions, 1 inch square;
weight, | oz.
London Hall Marks for 1882-3. Maker's mark, I.F.
Maltese cross on' lid.
8. A Cruet of Glass, silver-amounted. Height, 3£ inches.
Marks as on No. 7.
Small Maltese cross on stopper..
9. A similar Cruet.
^hose two vessels fit into leather case with Nos. 3 and 4.
140 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
10. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 12 inches.
Round the rim is inscribed, "To do good and to distribute
forget not, for with such sacrifices Q-od is well pleased."
This was presented to the Church in 1882 by the Rev. Turberville
Evans, Vicar.
BUCKLAND, ST. BARNABAS (CONSECRATED 1902).
1. A ChaUce of Electro-plate, gilt inside. Height, 8 inches;
depth of bowl, 2 | inches; diameter of mouth 4-pV inches, of
foot 5-rV inches.
A vessel of mediseval pattern, with howl of narrow base and
straight sides. The cylindrical stem is divided by a flattened
spherical moulded knop, and at its junction with the foot is ornamented
with plain mouldings. The circular foot is engraved on
one side with a cross, and terminates with a moulded edge. Underneath
the foot are stamped the maker's initials, F.D.W. (Frederick
Dendy Wray), and the numerals 3872.
2. A Paten of Electro-plate. Diameter, 6 inches.
This is quite plain, and has under the rim the same initials and
numerals as No. 1.
3. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 12& inches; height,
If inches.
This is quite plain, having neither chasing nor inscription.
CAPEL LE FERNE, ST. MARY.
1. A ChaUce of Silver. Height, 6| inches; depth of
bowl, 3 | inches; diameter of mouth 3 | inches, of foot
3 | inches; weight, 8£ ozs.
I t has no marks.
This Chalice has all the appearance of belonging to the Elizabethan
period. Its bell-shaped bowl is encircled by a belt of woodbine
foliage between two fillets, which intersect twice in their course.
At the points of intersection are fleur-de-lis-like projections both
above and below. The stem is divided by a small round moulding,
and the foot is ornamented with a foliated belt very similar to the
other, between fillets whieh intersect four times.* (See Illustration.)
* A photograph of this Chalice had been submitted to the eminent authority
on Old Silver Plate, the late Mr. Wilfred Joseph Cripps, O.B., M.A., P.S.A,,
and he expressed the opinion that it was early Elizabethan.
CAPEL-LE-FERNE, NO. 1.
CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 141
2. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter 9| inches, of
foot 4 inches; height, 3 inches; weight, 17| ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1697-8 (new sterling). Maker's
mark, Sy., in black-letter characters, with a singing bird
above and a fleur-de-lis below, within a shaped escutcheon,
which was the trade mark of Richard Syngin of Carey Lane,
who entered in April 1697 (G.A., 1899, p. 179).
This Paten, which is the companion of the one at Alkham, is
gadrooned round the upper edge of the rim and round the foot, and
bears underneath the following inscription: " This Salver of the
Late Mra Elizabeth Chandler of Maidstone was in ye Year 1732
Given to the Parish Church of Capel and Devoted to the Use of
the Holy Communion by her Husband WARD : SLATER."
Between the end and the beginning of the inscription are engraved
the initials of the former owners, ^
3. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 8 | inches.
Round the upper surface of the rim are the words, " God loveth
a Cheerful Giver," and the centre of the depression is engraved
with the sacred monogram.
4. A Flagon of Pewter. Height, 8£ inches; diameter of
mouth 4 inches, of foot 4 | inches; weight, 35| ozs.
The five marks are: (1) The letter X crowned; (2) P.M.
in a. plain escutcheon; (3) Is too much obliterated to be
deciphered with certainty, it may perhaps be a small black
letter tl (4) The sun; (5) Too indistinct to be determined.
This is a straight-sided tankard-shaped vessel, with handle, hinged
domical lid surmounted by a small knob, and thumb-piece.
In the third year of King Edward VI. the Vicar and Churchwardens
made the following statement at the end of their inventory:
" Solde & bestowed uppon the reparacons of the churche one chalys
of sylver, by estymacon vj unces, and one cope of crymsen velvett,
xxxij s."*
In addition to the loss of a Chalice and a Cope, sold for repairs,
this Church was also, at a subsequent date, shorn of a very prominent
feature in the shape of a spire forty or fifty feet high, which
must have rendered it a conspicuous landmark for miles round,
occupying as it does a position on some of the highest ground at
the south-eastern corner of the county. The act of vandalism—for
such it seems to have been—is thus recorded: " They have taken
downe a spyre steaple of 40 or 50 foote high wch was covered with
leade & solde a way certen of the leade, more then x11 worthe & va,
* Archceologia Cantiana, Vol. VIII., p. 127.
142 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
some of yt they have in their custodye, & some of yt Androw the
churchwarden sayth was stolen awaye. Eatentur, & that they have
repayred the church wth the money thereof." The previous presentment
had said, "They have solde certen stones both crosse
stones* & Tome stones, & kepte the money to their owne vse."
The presentment next after deals with another loss: " They have
cutt downe certen trees xvj or xx, whereof some they toke for tymber,
some they burned, & some they sold awaye." And then the
final presentment recurs to what was evidently considered the most
serious matter: "Item they solde awaye the tymber of the Steple."
The churchwarden, John Andrewe, put in an appearance at the
Court of the Archdeacon, who admonished him to come again on a
certain day to hear his decision. On 14 February 1577-8 he was
duly called by the crier of the Court, but there was no response,
and' he was forthwith pronounced contumacious, punishment being
deferred.!
CHARLTON, ST. BARTHOLOMEW (CONSECBATED 1879).
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt. Height, 9-{-£ inches; depth
of bowl, 3-iSL. inches; diameter of mouth 4 | inches, of foot
6-,-V inches ; weight, 29^ ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1890-91. Maker's mark, O.K.
•(Krall).
This is an exceedingly handsome and richly-jewelled Chalice of
mediseval pattern. The plain conical bowl is set in a calix of
repousse work, and is supported by a round stem, the point of junction
being ornamented by a reeded and plain mouldings. The stem
is divided by a bulb-shaped knop, which is encircled by a narrow
traceried belt set with twelve precious stones. This is crossed by
four vertical bands descending from the top to the base of the knop,
each being set with six precious stones, three above and three below
the horizontal belt. Pour circular bosses mark the points of intersection,
each one being set with a diamond within a circle of eight
pearls. The foot is sixdobed, each lobe being jewelled with ten
precious stones. One of- the lobes has in addition a representation
of the Crucifixion in relief. The cross is set with a ruby at each
of its four extremities, and there are also four other precious stones
above its horizontal limb. At the spring of the lobes of the foot
are six projecting points, in every one of which is set a turquoise.
The foot terminates in a vertical edge, which is profusely ornamented
with open tracery work representing a zigzag between
trefoils.
* Probably the stones forming the Churchyard Cross, which played an important
part in the Palm Sunday procession.
t Arohdeaoons' Visitation Books, vol. 1577—83, f. 9.
-CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 14 3
2. A Paten of Silver, gilt. Diameter, 7^ inches; height,
i inch; weight, 9 ozs. 5 drs.
Marks as on No. 1, but the maker's name, KRALL, is
added in an oblong stamp.
This Paten is quite plain, with the exception o.f an ornamental
cross within a circle engraved on the rim.
The above Chalice and Paten were presented to the Church in
1890 by the Right Rev. Edward Townson Churton, D.D., who had
been appointed its first Vicar, and held the benefice until 1886, when
he was consecrated Bishop of Nassau. Most of the precious stones
with which the Chalice is embellished had belonged to Mrs. Churton,
who entered into rest about two years before it was expressly
made for the Church.
3. "A ChaUce of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 7-fo inches,;
depth of bowl, 2f inches; diameter of mouth 4 inches, of
foot 4f inches; weight, 14 ozs. 9 drs.
• London Hall Marks for 1877-8. Maker's mark, J.K.
This Chalice is of mediaeval pattern, and has a cone-shaped
bowl set in a calix of unusual depth with invected edge, engraved
with a border of conventional cinquefoil flowers, and with a small
lozenge-shaped quatrefoil marking the points of junction. The
stem is round and is divided by a bulb-shaped knop, chased,
and set with six amethysts. The stem expands into a circular foot,
on one side of which is engraved a representation of the Crucifixion,
and it terminates in a vertical chased edge.
4. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 6{ inches; height,
£ inch;' weight, 5 | ozs.
Marks as on No. 3.
5. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 7-^- inches;
depth of bowl, 2-J4 inches; diameter of mouth 4 inches, of
foot 54 inches; weight, 11 ozs. 10 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1878-9. Maker's mark, I.F.
This is a vessel of mediaeval pattern. The cone-shaped bowl is
set in a small engrailed calix. The stem is hexagonal, and is divided
by a knop with six projecting lozenge-shaped bosses, on the face of
each of which is engraved a quatrefoil ornament. The spaces
between the bosses, both ahove and below, are occupied by openwork
Gothic tracery. The stem is united by plain mouldings to the
144 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT,
hexagonal foot, in one of the compartments of which is a representation
of the Crucifixion iu relief, and gilt. The foot terminates
with four sloping round mouldings. Underneath is stamped
KEITH & c°, LONDON, and the numerals 747.
6. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 6 inches; height, £ inch;
weight, 4 | ozs.
Marks as on No. 5, but with the numerals 748.
The above two Chalices and Patens were presented to the
Church by two sisters, Misses A. and C. F. Hunt of Warwick
Crescent, London.
7. A Paten of Plated Metal. Diameter, 5-fc inches;
height, I inch.
The centre of the depression is engraved with I.H.S. within a
circle, gilt.
Underneath is stamped the maker's name, KEITH & c°, LONDON.
8. A Cruet of Glass, silver-mounted. Height, 8 J inches.
London Hall Marks for 1899-1900. Makers' mark,
I.W. (%dliey Blunt, Frederick Wray).
With silver band round the body, and having handle, lip, and
hinged lid surmounted by a Maltese cross.
9. A Cruet of Glass, with silver-mounted stopper. Height,
9f inches.
London Hall Marks for 1878-9. Maker's mark, I.JT.
The stopper is surmounted by an ornamental cross.
10. A Cruet of Glass, plate-mounted. Height, 10| inches.
With broad invected metal band round the body, and having
handle, lip, and hinged lid surmounted by a double cross. Inside
the lid is stamped, JONES & WILLIS.
11. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, l i f inches; height,
1£ inches.
The rim is richly chased, and engraved in black-letter characters,
"©ftme aw aU tijinga © %m% anD of Ztyxxt ©ton fjato toe
QiXitXX Gtfytt." In the centre of the depression appears in repousse
work the sacred monogram within rays.
CHUROH PLATE IN KENT. 145
12. A Baptismal Shell, silver-mounted. Diameter, 6 inches.
London Hall Marks for 1891-2. Makers' mark, ££•
This handsome, circular mother-of-pearl shell is richly carved in
relief with the scene representing the Adoration of the Magi. The
handle of silver, gilt, represents the Holy Dove showering forth a
stream of golden rays. This was a gift made to the Church by the
Rev. A. L. Kekewich, M.A., Assistant-Curate from 1888 to 1891,
having been purchased by him at Bethlehem when visiting the Holy
Land.
13. A Baptismal Shell, plate-mounted. Width, 44 inches.
Also of mother-of-pearl. The handle is in the shape of a cross
patee, chased in front and quite plain behind.
CHARLTON, SS. PETER AND PAUL (REBUILT, AND
CONSECRATED IN 1893).
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt. Height, 7 | inches ; depth of
bowl, 2 | inches; diameter of mouth 4-fc inches, of foot
7£ inches; weight, 19 ozs. 1 dr.
London Hall Marks for 1891-2. Maker's mark, ^
A mediaeval-shaped vessel. The hemispherical bowl is set in a
deep open-work calix of fleur-de-lis pattern, and is supported by a
hexagonal stem ornamented with open-work Gothic tracery. The
knop is also of open tracery work, with lozenge-shaped perforated
bosses. The stem expands into a hexagonal foot, which is richly
ornamented with Gothic tracery. In five of the compartments is
a circle of open tracery work: in the sixth is a representation in
relief of our Lord's Crucifixion. The foot terminates in a vertical
moulded edge with a considerable inward curve, which rests on a
narrow perforated base. In the dome of the foot, behind the
vertical moulded edge, is inscribed in Lombardic characters,
" A.D. 1891 •_• PRAY . FOR . | THE . GOOD . ESTATE . O_ . | WILLIAM
PEARCE . | OE . PERSHOEE . | WORCESTERSHIRE . | AND . HIS . WIFE .
MARIAN."
2. A Paten of Silver, gilt. Diameter, 6-^ inches; weight,
5 ozs. 7 drs.
Marks as on No. 1.
This is a circular and slightly concave disc, with thread moulding
running round the edge, close to which is engraved a Greek cross
within a circle.
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146 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
3. A Flagon of Glass, silver-mounted. Height, 12 inches ;
diameter of mouth 2 ft inches, of foot 34 by 2. inches.
London Hall Marks for 1890-91. Maker's mark, ™*j;
A flask-shaped vessel of cut glass, with broad silver band ornamented
with repousse work round the neck, and with spout, hinged
domical lid surmounted by a pointed knob, and curved handle
united to the wide neck band and to a very narrow one which
encircles the foot. On each side of the neck band is a slightly convex
oval escutcheon, one bearing the inscription, " In loving memory
of JfofjU «VOBtf)toatte _3ellett, ^WSt , Jan. 14, 1892." The
other is inscribed: " -J" Grant him 0 Lord eternal rest, and let
perpetual light shine upon him."
4. A Chalice of Plated Metal, gilt inside. Height, 8£ inches;
depth of bowl, 4 ^ inches; diameter of mouth 4£ inches, of
foot 3-f^ inches.
The bell-shaped bowl is engraved with I.H.S., with cross and
nails en soleil. The' round stem is divided by a narrow moulding
in place of knop, and the plain circular foot terminates in a vertical
edge.
5. A Chalice of Plated Metal, gilt mside.
A duplicate of the last.
6. A Paten of Plated Metal. Diameter, 9 | inches.
The centre of the depression is engraved with the same design
as No. 4.
7. A Paten of Plated Metal.
A duplicate of the last.
8. A Paten of Plated Metal, with foot. Diameter 8-j\
inches, of foot 3£ inches.
The centre of the depression is engraved as No. 4.
9. 'A Flagon 'of Plated Metal. Height, l i f inches; depth
inside, 7J inches; diameter of mouth 3£f inches, of foot
7 inches. * " ' A , r. •.'••
A straight-sided tankard-shaped vessel, with curved handle,
domical lid, and thumb-piece. The foot, is very widely splayed.
The front of the drum is engraved as No. 4i'. Beneath the moulding
which marks the base of the drum i# inscribed, " This Communion
Service | was presented to the Parish of Charlton I hi) JH« %i$*
.tifflbtrt I A.D. 1827."
CHURCH PLATE. IN KENT. 14*7
10. A Cruet of Glass, plate-mounted. Height, 11£ inches.
With band round neck, and mounted stopper capped by a cross
patonce.
11 and 12. Two Cruets of Glass, plate-mounted. Height,
6§ inches.
13. A Cruet of Glass, plate-mounted. Height, 5-j^ inches.
With scroll handle, spout, and hinged lid surmounted by a
pointed finial.
14. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 16 inches.
The rim and field are richly chased and ornamented with repousse
work. In the centre of the depression is set a large carbuncle, at
the intei'section of the limbs of a floriated cross.
15. A Baptismal Vessel of Silver.
This is a small shallow fluted vessel of oval shape, with ringhandle
and moulded foot. It is of foreign manufacture, and was
presented by the Rev. F. A. Hammond, M.A. It has no marks.
16. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 8J inches;
depth of bowl, 1 | inches; diameter of mouth 1| inches, of
foot 1-iV inches; weight, 2 ozs. 2 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1829-30. Maker's mark, R.H.
The bell-shaped bowl curves slightly outwards at the lip, and is
engraved as No. 4. The stem is divided by a moulding, and on the
surface of the foot is inscribed in script characters, " Parish of
Charlton, 1831."
17. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter, 3 ^ inches, of
foot 1-j^. inches; height, ITV inches; weight, 2 ozs.
Marks as on No. 16,
-The centre of the depression is engraved with the same design
as the bowl of the chalice.
These two vessels are for use at the Communion of the Sick.
COLDRED, ST. PANCRAS.
1. A Chalice of Silver. Height, 5 J inches; depth of bowl,
8& inches; diameter of mouth 3 inohes, of foot 2| inches;
weight, 5£ ozs. . w
L 2
148 .CHURCH PLATE IN .KENT.
London Hall Marks for 1562-3. Maker's mark, rC.
(? H.O. linked).
The deep bell-shaped bowl, with narrow rounded base, has one
belt of foliage close under the rim, between flanking fillets, which
interlink and intersect alternately four times each. • The points of
interlinking are marked by a large foliated pendant. , Where the
bowl joins the stem there is a reeded moulding, and this is repeated
where the stem meets the foot. The stem is round, quite plain,
and very short. The foot is moulded, and engraved with a belt of
foliage very nearly resembling the upper belt, with four interlinkings
and the same number of intersections arranged alternately.
Owing to the number of these very little space is available for the
development of the foliage. (See'Illustration.)
This is the earliest- dated Chalice remaining in the Dover
Deanery, the date letter, a small black-letter $, which is unusually
distinct, preceding by three years that of the chalices of River and
Temple Ewell made at one time and by the same hand.
2. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter 6T
STr inches,
of foot 3 inches ; height, 1 | inches; weight, 8 | ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1854-5. Makers' mark, E,H. and
J.B., with the numerals 167.
The rim is ornamented with a belt of foliage between intersecting
fillets, in imitation of Elizabethan work. The centre of the
depression is engraved with I.H.$. in black-letter characters within
a wide chased circle.
In the year 1609. the following presentments were made at; an
Archidiaconal Visitation:— . . .
" To the. 48 article, wee prsent that our Churche is not well
repayred in defalt of the Churchwardens.
" To the 49 article, wee prsent that our Churchyard is not well
fensed in defalte of the Churchwardens as wee take yt.
"To the 43 article, wee prsent that wee haue noe sufficient
Carpett for bur Comvnion table.
" Alsoe wee haue noe pot of pewter to put the wynde [sic] in
for the Co'ion. .
" Alsoe wee haue noe box for the money for our poore."
Will- ffinche, gent., the churchwarden, appeared on 2 May 1609,
and. acknowledged-that it was so, whereupon he was admonished
" ad reparand' ecclesiam et coemiterium ecclesie de Colred predicta,
necnon ad comparand' a sufficient Carpett for the Co'ion table,
a pot of pewter to put wine in for the Co'ion, & y° poore mans
box," within a specified time, and to certify the same at St. Margaret's
Church, Canterbury.*
. * Book of Archdeacons' Visitations, Sandwich Deanery, 1585—92, f. 152b.
Mr. Arthur Hussey kin'dly supplied this and other references to these MSS.,
which are in the Chapter Library, Canterbury.
COLDRED, NO. 1.
1562.
CHURCH • JPLATlE' IN' * KENT. 14 9
DENTON, ST. MART MAGDALENE.
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 6 inches;
depth of bowl, 3 | inches; diameter of mouth 34 inches, of
foot 3 i inches; weight, 8 ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1800-1. Maker's mark, H.G.
There is a doubt about the second letter; the die was
defective, and it is impossible to speak with certainty.
The plain cone-shaped bowl is engraved," PARISH OE DENTON, |
1813." The stem is without knop, and expands into a plain
circular foot, which terminates in a shallow vertical edge with
small rounded moulding at the angle.
2. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter 5J inches, of
foot 2f inches; height, If inches; weight, 5£ ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1716-17 (nevf sterling). Maker's
mark, Pa, with a cup above and a pellet below, the stamp of
Humphrey Payne, at the " Golden Cup," Gutter Lane, who
entered in December 1701. (G.A., 1899, p. 82.)
The narrow rim has a plain moulding running round the edge.
The foot is wide, and is moulded at the base.
3. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 12 inches.
The following inscription in black-letter characters appears on
the rim : " •£• Presented by Mr & Mrs Bligh, to Denton Church, in
Memory of .Jan? 14th, 1896."
Under the year 1615 the following answer was returned to one
of the Archdeacon's questions : " Wee haue noe Com'union Cupp,
for Sr Frauncis Swann, Enight, did keepe yt for vs, and one night
that Cupp wtl1 much more plate was stolen by theeves, his house
beinge broken vpp, and the sayd Sr Frauncis doth provyde one
vntill wee can be fitted better." The churchwarden, Robert Watson,
was admonished " ad procurand' calicem;" but be did not live to
obey the monition, as on 10 June 1616 it is stated that he had
died.*
* Archidiaconal Visitations, Chapter Library, Canterbury, vol. 1609—18,
f. 125.
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DOVER, CHRIST CHURCH (CONSECRATED 1844).
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 7f inches;
depth of bowl, 4£ inches; diameter of mouth 3f inches, of
foot 3£ inches; weight, 12 ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1894-5. Makers' mark, J.A. over
T.S.
The bell-shaped bowl has a double moulding running round the
lip, and is engraved with the letters I.H.S., with cross and nails en
soleil. The plain cylindrical stem is divided by a round moulding in
place of knop, and rests on a circular foot.
2. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside.
A duplicate of the last.
3. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside.
A duplicate of the last.
4. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside.
A duplicate of the last, but weighing 11_ ozs.
5. A Paten of Silver. .Diameter, 7_ inches; height,
•£ inch ; weight, 11| ozs.
Marks and ornamentation as on No. 1.
6. A Paten of Silver.
A duplicate of the last, but weighing 12 ozs.
7. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter 8£ inches, of
foot 4-j^- inches; height, 2 inches; weight, 19| ozs.
Marks and ornamentation as on No. 1.
8. A Flagon of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 12| inches;
depth inside, 8£ inches ; diameter of mouth 3 | inches, of foot
5$ inches; weight, 37 ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1892-3. Makers' mark as on
No. 1.
A. straight-sided tankard-shaped vessel, with handle, spout,
hinged domical lid surmounted by a knob,-and thumb-piece. The
handle beneath its lower junction inclines outwards, and has a
slightly concave termination in the shape of an escutcheon. On
the face of the drum, below the spout, is engraved the eauie design
as on the other vessels. i
CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 151
This handsome set of Communion Plate was purchased by the
parishioners in commemoration of the sixtieth year of Queen
Victoria's reign.
9. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 15 inches.
The centre of the dish is quite plain; the rim is chased, and
engraved with the text, " I t is more blessed to give than to receive."
Underneath are stamped, in two lines, the names of the makers,
" Cox, Buckley, & Co., London."
DOVER COLLEGE CHAPEL.*
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt mside. Height, 8-ft inches;
depth of bowl, 3TV inches; diameter of mouth 4 ^ inches, of
foot 5f inches; weight, 18 ozs. 7 drs.
J.
London Hall Marks for 1875-6. Makers' mark, E.B.W.
J.
A vessel of mediaeval pattern. The bowl has a rather wide
rounded base and straight sides. The stem is hexagonal, with open
tracery work above and below the knop. One perforated quatrefoil
within a panel occupies each space above the knop, and in the
corresponding spaces below are two, placed vertically. The knop,
which is two inches and a quarter in diameter, is ornamented with
open quatrefoils above and below the edge, which is formed of six
hemispherical bosses on lozenge-shaped projections. A traceried
belt marks the junction of the stem with the six-lobed foot, which
has a projecting point between each pair of lobes. One of the compartments
bears the inscription, " IN ©SEE HONOREM | D.D. ( COLLEGI
DUBRENSIS | DISCIEUI/I PRIORES | MDCCCLXXX."
Under the foot are stamped the numerals 270.
2. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 7^-g- inches; height,
£ inch; weight, 5 ozs. 14 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1879-80. Maker's mark, w.B.j.
Also the numerals 537.
This Paten is quite plain, and has a rim 1-fo inches wide. Within
the usual circular depression is a second of six lobes.
* This College was founded in 'the year 1871, and occupies the site of the
Benediotine Priory of Sfc. Martin, cominenoed by Archbishop Corboil circa 1131.
The building now used as the Chapel formed the Guest House of the Priory.
152 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
3. A Flagon of Silver. Height, 12f inches; depth inside,
8|£ inches; diameter of mouth 2 inches, of foot 5f inches ;
weight, 28 ozs. 6 drs.
Marks as on No. 2, but with the numerals 551.
A ewer-shaped vessel, with straight handle, spout, and hinged
domical lid surmounted hy a Maltese cross. Two plain mouldings
encircle the neck, and the bowl is similarly ornamented at its
greatest diameter, where the lower part of the handle meets it.
Below the bowl plain mouldings and a perforated belt mark its
junction with the foot, which is six-lobed, with a projecting point
between each pair of lobes.
4. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 7-^- inches;
depth of bowl, 2 | inches; diameter of mouth 3 | inches, of
foot 4 ^ inches; weight, 11 ozs. 10 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1897-8. Maker's mark, J.N.M.
Also in the dome of the foot is stamped, MAPPIN & WEBB,
LONDON.
Of mediseval design. The bowl is quite plain, straight-sided,
and has an angular base of 2-J inches diameter. The stem is
cylindrical, and is divided by a large round moulding in place of
knop. The foot is circular, and moulded. It bears on its upper
surface the inscription, "PRESENTED to | jBoblV (KoifeQt <&fy&%)tl I
CHRISTMAS, 1898."
5. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 5| inches; height,
T
7e inch ; weight, 4 ozs. 14 drs.
Marks as on No. 4.
The upper side of the rim bears the same inscription as the
preceding.
These two vessels were presented by the headmaster, the Bev.
W. C. Compton, M.A.
6. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 10| inches; height,
1 ^ inches.
The rim is quite plain, but the centre of the depression is
engraved with a cross fleurie on a circle within a four-lobed margin,
with chased background.
CHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 15 8
DOVER, HOLY TRINITY (CONSECRATED 1835).
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 6| inches;
depth of bowl, 3T
5
¥ inches; diameter of mouth 3J inches, of
foot 3 | inches; weight, 8£ ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1840-41. Makers' mark, B. with
E.E. above and J.W. below (for Messrs. Barnard).
The bell-shaped bowl is engraved on one side with I.H.S., with
cross above and nails below en soleil. The stem is divided by a
plain round moulding in place of knop. The surface of the circular
foot bears the inscription in script characters, " Presented to Trinity
Church, Dover, 29"' of May, 1840, by Edward Phillips, Esf." On
the edge of the foot is stamped " THOMAS'S, BOND s ."
2. A Chalice of Silver,- gilt inside.
A similar vessel to the preceding, but with the inscription,
"Presented to Trinity Church, Doner, by Edward Butley, Esqr, 29th of
May, 1840."
3. A ChaUce of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 9 inches; depth
of bowl, 3 inches; diameter of mouth 5 inches, of foot
7 inches; weight, 32 ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1892-3. Maker's mark, T.P.
Of mediseval pattern. The hemispherical bowl is supported by
a hexagonal stem, which is divided by a knop ornamented with open
tracery work. The foot is six-lobed and widely splayed, with a projecting
point between each pair of lobes. One of the compartments
is engraved with a cross, and underneath is inscribed in black-letter
characters, " TAKE ME BACK TO HOLT TRINITX CHURCH, DO VER."
4. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 7-f| inches; weight,
8£ ozs.
Hall and maker's marks as on No. 3.
The rim is engraved with a cross fleurie, and bears the inscription,
" »_• HOLY . TRINITX . CHURCH . DOVER . 1892 •{•."
5. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, "7£ inches;
depth of bowl, 2 | inches; diameter of mouth 4£ inches, of
foot 4$ inches; weight, 14£ ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1893-4. Maker's mark, T^P.
Of mediaeval pattern. The bowl is supported by a plain
cylindrical stem, divided by a flattened circular Knop, slightly chased.
The foot is widely splayed, and engraved with a cross fleurie.
Underneath is inscribed, " HOLT TRINITY CHURCH | DOVER, 1893.".
154 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
6. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 6| inches; weight,
6 | ozs.
Marks, ornamentation, and inscription as on No. 5.
7. A Paten of Plated Metal, with foot. Diameter 8 inches,
of foot 4 inches ; height, 3 inches.
The centre of the depression is engraved with I.H.S., with cross
and nails en soleil.
8. A Spoon of Silver. Length, 5£ inches; weight, I oz.
The letters E.C. are engraved at the junction of the slender
stem with the narrow perforated bowl.
9. An Alms-dish of Brass-. Diameter, 14 inches.
DOVER, ST. JAMES (OLD CHURCH).
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt. Height, 5f inches; depth of
bowl, 3 inches; diameter of mouth 3T
7^ inches, of foot
2f inches; weight, 6 ozs. 2 drs.
There are only two very diminutive marks on this vessel:
(1) The letters G.T., with some small object above and below,
within a lozenge-shaped stamp; and (2) A female head
apparently helmed. These marks are near the lip, but far'
apart. The vessel seems to be of foreign manufacture.
2,A4 ChaUce of Silver, gilt. Height, 5^ inches ; depth of
bowl,. 3 inches; diameter of mouth 3§ inches^ of foot
_ | inches; weight, 6\ ozs. j
London Hall Marks for 1876-7. " Maker's mark, H.H.
These two bell-shaped Chalices, which are alike in almost every
particular—the second having probably' been made to match the
first—are very elaborately chased. The bowls are richly ornamented
with a design which divides them vertically into five compartments,
in the upper part of one of which, is an escutcheon bearing the
letters J.H.S, in black-letter characters. The baluster stems are
divided by a round knop, and the moulded feet are ornamented
with repousse work. ••„ ••
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3. A Paten of Silver, gilt, with foot,- Diameter 6 inches,
of foot 3 ^ inches ; height, 2 inches ; weight, 7 ozs. 10 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1871-2. Maker's mark, H.H.
A moulding runs round the edge of the rim, which towards the
depression is richly chased, the outer portion being left plain.
The centre of the depression is engraved with I.H.S. The foot is
ornamented with repousse work.
4. A Paten of Silver, gilt, with foot. Dimensions as of
No. 3. Weight, 8 ozs. 3 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1890-91. Makers' mark, J.A.
over T.S.
This Paten is similar in almost every respect to No. 3, but bears
beneath the rim the inscription, in script characters : " Presented
by Friends, in grateful remembrance of the Rev. A. C. Dudley
Ryder's Ministry, while Curate of S' James, Dover, 1885—1889."
5. A Flagon of Silver, gilt. Height, 8| inches; depth
inside, 6| inches; diameter of mouth 2ff- inches, of foot
4J inches; weight, 18 ozs. 6 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1871-2. Maker's mark, H.H.
A tankard-shaped straight-sided vessel, with handle, spout, and
hinged lid, surmounted by a plain Latin cross rising from three
circular steps. The entire surface of the drum is richly ornamented
with elaborate chasing very similar in design to that on the chalices.
Beneath the spout are engraved in black-letter characters J.H.S.
The upper part of the foot is ornamented with repousse work.
• 6. An Alms-dish of. Brass. Diameter, 12 inches; height,
1-j^- inches.
The wide rim is ornamented with scroll-work; the centre of the
depression is bossed up into a circle, which bears on its surface
a cross patonce.
For a century and a half the plate used in this Church was that
which belonged to the Church of St. Mary-in-the-Castle. It was
borrowed on the latter falling into disuse early in the eighteenth
century, and duly returned on its restoration in the year 1862.
The following interesting extract from one of the Registers records
the transaction*:—
"Memorandum.—On the first day of September 1711 the
following Petition was deliver'd to the Earl of Dorsett:
"To the R' Honrbl° Lionel, Earl of Dorsett & Middlesex,
Constable of Dovor Castle, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, &ca,
,-i * Parish Register, vol. iii., f. 269.
156 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
" The humble Petic'on of the Minister & church wardens of the
Parish of S' James in Dovor
" Sheweth
" That since ye Disuse of the Chapel in Dovor Castle, the
Inhabitants & Officers of the Castle do generally resort to the
Church of S* James, and the Minister of that Parish performs
several offices which of right should be done by the Chaplain of the
Castle.
" That there is a gilt Chalice & Paten formerly belonging to the
Castle-Chapel in the hands of Mr Lamb, who is ready to deliver It
as yv Lord? shall direct. > ' '.
"Tour Petitioners therefore humbly pray y1* Lordp to give
them the Use & Property of the Said Chalice & Paten untill divine.
Service shall be celebrated in the chapel of the castle, of wclr Grant
& Limitac'on an Entry shall be made in rtheir public Register.
" J . TAYLOUR, FRANCIS WICKES, WILLM VANACKER."
"The Earl of Dorsett's order upon the Petition was worded:
Thus, & dated Sept. 5,1711:
" M1' Lamb. Deliver the chalice & Paten to yc church-wardens
& Minister of Sl James in Dqvor, & take a Receipt for It in your;
book to be return'd when requir'd, and See ye same enter'd in their
Parish-Book.—DORSETT. To Mr Isaac Lamb in Dovor."
"The Receipt for ye Chalice & Paten given to Mr Isaac Lamb
ye seventh of September 1711 was Thus :
" Rec'd this seventh day of September 1711 of M1' Isaac Lamb
a Silver Chalice & Paten within mention'd for the use of y°
parishioners of S1 James in Dovor, wclv we promise for our selves &;
Successors to deliver unto the Lord Warden or his successors
when thereunto lawfully requir'd. J. Taylour, Francis Wickes,
Wm Vanacker, Church-Wardens.
" FRANCIS WICKES, WILLIAM VANACKER."
DOVER, ST. JAMES (CONSECRATED 1862).
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 8^ inches;
depth of bowl, 3 | inches; diameter of mouth 3f§- inches, of
foot 3§ inches; weight, 11 ozs. 11 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1858-9. Makers' mark, E.B. & J .B.
The bell-shaped bowl is engraved on one side with I.H.S. in
black-letter characters within rays. The stem has a round moulding
in place of knop. Underneath the foot are stamped the
numerals 892.
OHURCH PLATE IN KENT. 157
2. A similar Chalice.
This vessel weighs 5 drs. less than the preceding one, and has
the numerals 893 under the foot, otherwise it is an exact
duplicate.
3. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 8^ inches;
depth of bowl, 3 | inches; diameter of mouth 3 f | inches, of
foot 3 | inches; weight, 12 ozs. 2 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1877-8. Maker's mark, a Roman
capital B between the smaller capitals w. J.
• The numerals 422 are stamped under the foot. In other respects
it is like No. 1.
4. A similar Chalice.
This vessel weighs 1 dr. more than the preceding one, and has
423 stamped under the foot, otherwise it is an exact duplicate.
5. A Paten of Silver, with foot. Diameter 7| inches, of
foot 3^ inches; height, 2 inches; weight, 9 ozs. 11 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1857-8. Makers' mark as on
No. 1.
A thread-moulding runs round the edge of the rim. The same
design is engraved in the centre of the depression as on the chalices.
Under the rim are stamped the numerals 846, and the names
WIDDOWSON •& YEALE, STRAND.
6. A similar Paten.
This vessel weighs 12 drs. more than the last, and has the
numerals 882 stamped under the rim, otherwise it is an exact
duplicate.
7. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 9 inches; height, f inch;
weight, 14 ozs. 13 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1851-2. Makers' mark, E.J.
&W.B.-
This Paten has the same design in tbe depression as tbe others,
and the same names stamped under the rim as No. 5, but with the
numerals 566.
158 CHURCH PLATE IN KENT.
8. A Flagon of Silver. Height, 14| inches; depth inside,
91 inches; diameter of mouth Bfy inches, of foot 6-^inches;
weight, 38 ozs. 12 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1858-9. Makers' mark as on
No. 1.
A straight-sided tankard-shaped vessel, with scroll handle, spout,
and hinged domical lid, surmounted by a plain Latin cross resting
on three steps. On the side of the drum is engraved a design
similar to that on the other vessels. A plain moulding encircles
the body beneath the lower junction of the handle. Under the foot
are stamped the same names as on No. 5 and the numerals 888.
9. A Spoon of Silver. Length, 4f inches; weight, 11 drs..
London Hall Marks for 1894-5. Maker's mark, M.F.
The bowl is of oval shape and shallow. On the top of the stem
is a figure, the identity of which is not easy to be determined.
There is also a figure on either side of the lower part of the stem.
10. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 1 4 | inches; height,
1 inch.
The centre is quite plain; the rim is ornamented with repousse
work, and bears in black-letter characters the text, "It is more
blessed to give than to receive," the words being separated by a
spray of foliage and terminated by a cross patonce.
DOVER, ST. MARTIN (LICENSED 1901).*
1. A Chalice of Electro-plate. Height, 8f inches; depth of
bowl 4g- inches; diameter of mouth 8f£ inches, of foot
3-j^- inches.
The bell-shaped bowl is engraved with I.H.S., with cross above
and nails below, en soleil. The slender stem is divided by a round
moulding in place of knop ; the foot is quite plain.
2. A similar ChaUce.
8. A similar Chalice.
This is slightly lighter in weight than No. 1.
4. A similar Chalice.
* This is a new ecclesiastical district, formed out of the parishes of Christ
Churoh, Dover, and St. Lawrence, Hougham.
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5. A Paten of Electro-plate. Diameter, 9 inches.
The centre of the depression is engraved with the same design
as No. 1.
6. A similar Paten.
7. A Paten of Electro-plate, with foot. Diameter, 8 | inches,
of foot 4 inches ; height, 2£ inches.
Engraved in the centre as No. 5, and stamped within the foot
with the makers' names, " Cox, Buckley, & Co., London."
8. A Flagon of Electro-plate. Height, 14| inches; depth
inside, 1 0 ^ inches; diameter of mouth 3-f| inches, of foot
5f inches.
A straight-sided tankard-shaped vessel, with handle, spout, and
domical lid, surmounted by a foliated knob. The side of the drum
is engraved with the same design as the preceding vessels.
All the above were formerly in use at Christ Church, and were
presented by the Vicar and Churchwardens to the new Church of
St. Martin on its being licensed for Divine Service.
9. An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 14£ inches.
This is richly chased, and has a foliated scroll running round
the rim. Iu the centre are the letters I.H.S., in black-letter
characters, in a sexfoil within concentric circles. It was presented
to the Church by Mr. Arthur G-. Owles in 1901.
DOVER, ST. MARY-IN-THE-CASTLE*
1. A Chalice of Silver, gilt. Height, 11T
8
U inches ; depth
of bowl, 6£ inches; diameter of mouth 5£ inches, of foot
5 inches ; weight, 37i ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1632-3. Maker's mark, TD. in
monogram, with martlet below, and a pellet and mullet on
each side (see O.E.P., p. 380, under 1632, St. James, Dover,
where this vessel and No. 2 were on loan, 1711—1862).
An elongated bell-shaped bowl with wide rounded base and sides
curving outwards at the lip. A concave Moulding marks the
junction of the bowl with-the short stem, which is divided by a large
rounded moulding in place of knop. The foot is moulded.
* Details of the- Plate in this Church "were kindly furnished by the Rev.
S. P. H. Statham, B.A., C.P.
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The arms of the donor, Theophilus Howard, second Earl of
Suffolk, K.G-., who was Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports aud
Constable of Dover Castle 1628—40, are engraved on the bowl, viz.,
" Quarterly : 1, Gules, on a bend between six cross-crosslets fitchee
argent a demi-lion rampant, pierced through the mouth with an
arrow, within a double tressure flory counterflory gules ; 2, Gules,
three lions passant-guardant or, and a label of three points in chief
argent; 3, Chequy or and azure; 4, Gules, a lion rampant argent.
In the centre of the shield a crescent for difference ; all within the
garter. Crest: On a chapeau gules, turned up ermine, a lion
statant guardant, his tail extended or, ducally gorged argent, and
charged with a crescent for difference. Supporters: Two lions
argent, each charged with a crescent sable. Motto: Non quo, sed
gu-omodo." (See Illustration^)
2. A Paten-cover of Silver, gilt. Diameter 8£ inches, of
foot 3 | inches; height, 2f inches; weight, 15 ozs. 9 drs.
Marks as on No. 1.
The rim has an incised line running round the edge. The foot
is engraved underneath with the same coat of arms as the Chalice.
3. A Chalice of Silver, gilt. Height, 8 | inches; depth of
bowl, 4-jij- inches ; diameter of mouth and of foot 4>\ inches ;
weight, 19J ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1639-40. Maker's mark illegible.
A bell-shaped bowl with wide angular base, curving slightly
outwards at the lip. The stem is trumpet-shaped, and is divided by
a plain collar f inch below its junction with the bowl. A concave
moulding marks the junction of the stem with the foot.
4. A Paten-cover of Silver, gilt. Diameter 6£ inches, of
foot 2-^ inches; height, If inches; weight, 6^ ozs.
Marks as on No. 3.
This Paten-cover has an incised line running round the edge of
the rim, but is otherwise quite plain.
5. A Cruet of Glass, with silver-mounted stopper. Height,
8 | inches.
London Hall Marks for 1893-4. Maker's mark illegible.
The stopper of this ewer-shaped vessel is surmounted by a
Maltese cross.
DOVER, ST. MARY-IN-THE-CASTLE, NOS. 1 AND 2.
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' 6 . An Alms-dish of Brass. Diameter, 15 inches; height,
1 | inches.
The rim is ornamented with a headed edge and scroll work. The
centre of the depression, which is slightly convex, is bossed up into
a cross with limbs of equal length.
DOVER, ST. MARY THE VIRGIN.
1. A ChaUce of Silver, gilt inside. Height, 6£ inches;
depth of bowl, 3-J-^ inches ; diameter of mouth 3£ inches, of
foot 3£ inches; weight, 8 ozs. 3 drs.
London Hall Marks for 1805-6. Makers' mark, P.B.,
A.B., W.B. , arranged vertically, for Peter, Anne, and "William
Bateman, of Bunhill Row. (G.A., 1899, p. 188.)
The cone-shaped bowl is inscribed in script characters, " Joannes
Maule, A.M. \ Ecclesim Sanctce Mar ice Virginis Pastor, \ d.d. \
1819." A plain moulding marks the junction of the bowl with the
trumpet-shaped stem, which is without knop, and expands into
a plain circular foot, terminating in a shallow vertical edge.
2. A Chalice of Silver, gilt inside. A duplicate of the
last, but weighing 7 ozs. 13 drs.
Marks and inscription as above.
The donor's connection with the Church began with his appointment,
in 1812, as Assistant Curate to the Rev. John Lyon, M.A.,
Incumbent, the author of The History of the Town and Port of
Dover, on whose decease he was elected by the parishioners to be
his successor at a Vestry held 21 November 1817. He served the
Church altogether for thirty years, resigning in 1842. Mr. Maule
was collated on 19 February 1823, by Archbishop Manners Sutton,
to the neighbouring vicarage of St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, which he
retained for more than forty years. He died at a very advanced
age in 1866.
3. A Paten of Silver. Diameter, 10f inches; height,
I f inch; weight, 18£ ozs.
London Hall Marks for 1671-2. Maker's mark, I.G.,
with crescent underneath, in a heart-shaped stamp.
The rim is inscribed, " 8
