Vintage George VI Sterling Silver Communion Set

About the Item

An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare vintage George VI English sterling silver travelling communion set - boxed; an addition to our religious silverware collection. This exceptional and rare vintage George VI sterling silver communion set has a cylindrical form. The plain central cylindrical vessel is encompassed with two plain applied girdles and embellished with the contemporary bright cut engraved ornamental initials 'SC' flanking a stylised cross design. This wafer box retains the original screw fit domed cover, ornamented with an applied bead decorated border and surmounted with aball style finial. This silver box/pyx secures to a circular rounded plate/paten via a screw fit receiver to the centre of the sunken well; the receiver secures to the underside with the original hallmarked screw fitments. The plateaued border of the paten is embellished with four equidistant circular floral rosettes accented with quatrefoil motifs. The interior of the pyx retains the original gilding. This vintage silver travelling communion set is fitted to the original, angular shaped hinged leatherette box with velvet and satin interior, securing with a suitcase buckle box lock. The cover of the box features the original brass plaque ornamented with the contemporary engraved inscription 'Right Rev J. F. Halsall, Bishop of Zabi'*. This exceptional, rare travelling communion set is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire. * Right Rev. Joseph F. Halsall, Bishop of Zabi was consecrated 21st September, 1945. Condition This vintage travelling communion set is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The engraved decoration is all very crisp. Full hallmarks struck to the underside of the paten and part hallmarks to the underside of the box and each screw fitment are all very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this unusual communion set in silver. Dimensions Height of stacked components 15.5cm/6.1' Diameter of pyx 5.6cm/2.2' Height of pyx 12.7cm/5' Diameter of dish 17.4cm/6.85' Height to rim of dish 3cm/1.18' Weight 17.1 troy ounces/533.0g Maker: Hayes & Finch Ltd Date: 1945 Origin: Birmingham, England SKU: C8293

Materials and Techniques:

Sterling Silver

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

1940-1949

Date of Manufacture:

1945

Condition:

Please see description.

Seller Location:

Jesmond, GB