ECS-S.195:1-2022
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.195:1-2022
Object type
Identification
Title
Lily Chalice
Title Type
assigned by artist
Description
Sterling silver chalice with gilded inner cup; decorated with chased lily leaves spiralling up the stem, intertwined with lily stems and culminating in a cradle of leaves, framing petals around the cup.
Comments
This chalice, which also has a matching paten, was part of a commissioning project to acquire new works for use in Eton College Chapel. Other items commissioned as part of the project were Rod Kelly Candlesticks and Thompson's 'Mouseman' Altar.
'...the chalice and paten, made by Miriam Hanid, were dedicated by the Rt Revd & Rt Hon. Lord Chartres, formerly Bishop of London, at the service of Candlemas in College Chapel... Miriam Hanid is at the beginning of her career and pieces by her are held in Goldsmiths' Hall, the National Museum of Wales and a number of prestigious private collections. She specialises in flat chasing, often highlighted with engraving. For the chalice and paten, Hanid has taken as her inspiration the lily from Eton's arms. The lily leaves and stem of the plan have been wrapped lightly around the cup from the base to the bowl where the petals of the flower are finally allowed to spiral outwards.'
[Source: Gailey, Shaune, 'The New Silver Commissions', Eton College Collections Journal, Summer 2018, pp.18-19]
'...the chalice and paten, made by Miriam Hanid, were dedicated by the Rt Revd & Rt Hon. Lord Chartres, formerly Bishop of London, at the service of Candlemas in College Chapel... Miriam Hanid is at the beginning of her career and pieces by her are held in Goldsmiths' Hall, the National Museum of Wales and a number of prestigious private collections. She specialises in flat chasing, often highlighted with engraving. For the chalice and paten, Hanid has taken as her inspiration the lily from Eton's arms. The lily leaves and stem of the plan have been wrapped lightly around the cup from the base to the bowl where the petals of the flower are finally allowed to spiral outwards.'
[Source: Gailey, Shaune, 'The New Silver Commissions', Eton College Collections Journal, Summer 2018, pp.18-19]
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 238mm
diameter (cup): 126mm
diameter (base): 140mm
diameter (cup): 126mm
diameter (base): 140mm
Physical description
Sterling silver chalice with gilded inner cup; decorated with chased lily leaves spiralling up the stem, intertwined with lily stems and culminating in a cradle of leaves, framing petals around the cup; further decorated with lily leaves inside the cup.
Production
Person
Hanid, Miriam (Silversmith)
Date
2015-2018
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned from the artist, along with accompanying paten, by Eton College in 2015
