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A stemmed cup with a very wide base.

Recusant Chalice

Maker's mark RB, pellet below, in shield-shaped punch

British

Sexafoil base raised on reeded foot, engraved on one lobe with crucifix surmounted by INRI within a mandala of rays, each corner engraved with a fleur-de-lys, rising to knopped baluster stem applied with three conjoined cherub heads, and plain, unscrewing tapering bowl.

Silver, parcel-gilt

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