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The gilding adds to its splendour. The outer bowl is engraved with the sacred monogram I.H.S. (an abbreviation of the name of Jesus). This is surrounded by the sun in splendour and the inscription 'Given by Sir John Astley Bart to the church of Pateshull ano 1723’. \r\n\r\nThe cup forms part of a set of communion plate. It would have included a paten, or plate, to serve the consecrated bread. \r\n\r\nPaul de Lamerie (1688-1751), who supplied the set, was one of the most important English silversmiths of the period. He was the son of French Protestant parents who fled to England to escape religious persecution. By the time this piece was made he was goldsmith to George I. De Lamerie subcontracted the paten to Peter Ley, another London goldsmith.","physicalDescription":"A tall, silver-gilt communion cup with everted lip, engraved on side with the sacred monogram 'IHS', above an applied wire moulding. Tall stem with shouldered knop and high-stepped foot. 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