{"product_id":"pair-of-charles-ii-silver-communion-cups-and-patens","title":"Pair of Charles II Silver Communion Cups and Patens","description":"These extremely rare 17th-century communion cups and patens were a part of the cherished communion plate at St. Alkmund's in Shrewsbury for over three centuries, embodying its rich and sacred history. The parish was likely founded in the 10th century by Queen Æthelflæd, daughter of King Alfred. These items were among their most important liturgical vessels, traditionally used to hold the Eucharistic bread and wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Crafted in the pre-Reformation style, these cups reflect a return to tradition during the Gothic Revival era. Their beautifully shaped knopped stems and matching patens exhibit the understated elegance favored by early English Protestants. The patens also function as covers, and each features a small hole at the center of the closed foot, suggesting previous mounting for display. Despite centuries of daily use, their condition remains remarkably preserved, a testament to the enduring resilience of silver and the lasting importance of these sacred vessels in religious practice and heritage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hallmarked \"HR\" London, 1683-84 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Cups: 8 3\/8\" high x 4 1\/4\" wide x 4 1\/4\" deep\u003cbr\u003e Patens: 1 1\/2\" high x 5\" wide x 5\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e St. Alkmund’s, Shrewsbury 1684-2008\u003cbr\u003e Sale, Christie’s London, 25 November 2008, lot 270\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Red McCombs Collection, Texas\u003cbr\u003e MSR, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"MSR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50274990653730,"sku":"31-9384","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/6710\/0706\/files\/31-9384_1_69823e0d-729f-4c9e-9fb3-5c3eba4d6455.png?v=1756230534","url":"https:\/\/banksyarts.com\/products\/pair-of-charles-ii-silver-communion-cups-and-patens","provider":"The Louvre of America","version":"1.0","type":"link"}