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October 19, 2021 By Vernon Systems

Lichfield Cathedral

eHive collection profile


Collection Description:

The cathedral's collections date back as far as the 8th century when the St. Chad Gospels were written and the Lichfield Angel was carved. Further treasures in the library include important series of Bibles and maps and an early Chaucer, whilst outstanding items in the artifacts collections include the renaissance glass from Herkenrode, Romanesque and medieval sculpture and the Dean Lang collection of modern silver.

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Object of Interest:

Name/Title
St. Chad loving cup

About this object
Loving cup. Silver, parcel-gilt with patinations. Bowl of the cup is held by two angels high above the mitred figure of St Chad who is shown in praise and blessing bearing the garlanded motto : " Inservi Deo et laetare" (Serve God and be cheerful).

A drawing for this item is included in 0588.

Maker
Kevin Coates (b.1950)

Date Made
1991

Place Made
England

Medium and Materials
precious metal; silver

Inscription and Marks
London Hallmark 1991; maker's mark KC

Inscr: "Inservi Deo et laetare" ("Serve God and be Cheerful")

Measurements
24.2 x 22.7 x 12.3

Named Collection
Dean Lang Silver Commission

Object Type
Precious metals

Object number
LCA 0161

Copyright Licence  
All rights reserved

Filed Under: Uncategorized

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David LuoniMataura MuseumNew Zealand

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