Wm Summers & Charles Rawlings Antique Sterling Chalice Circa 1852

Silver : Antique

 

Beautifully detailed and preserved (2) piece Antique Sterling Chalice & Plate. These pieces are marked with the following silversmith's marks. C.R. over W.S. in a square which is the mark of Charles Rawlings & Wm Summers.

It has a rectangular block with (4) additional marks: Lion Passant indicating they are sterling silver. Lepards Head uncrowned indicating assay office London after 1821. Date letter "R" matching year 1852. Queens Head "Victoria Duty Mark" est 1844 in London. These marks coupled with the fact that Charles Rawlings & Wm Summers were active from 1829 to 1860 indicates authenticity. The Chalice measures 3.25" high and 1 5/8" across. The plate measures 2 5/8" across and 5/8" high. The inside of the Chalice is guilded gold.

Item ID: 9BC18