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Hi folks - I'm trying to identify this recently discovered item - any info much appreciated - thanks



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I make that London 1893, maker probably Edward Dimes - the outline of the ED mark punch is not an exact match but I am assuming that may be the result of wear.

I'd say it's a pyx rather than a baptismal cup.
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Amena

Strictly speaking a pyx is a container for the communion bread. I would think of this as a chalice for the communion wine.

I posted too quickly and need to apologise to Amena. My mind was on the box-like pyx, but there are indeed cup-like versions with this sort of lid.

I don’t know of the ecclesiastical customs in England, but if you try to google “PISSIDE”, the Italian word corresponding to pyx , you’ll find pictures of objects very similar to that posted by sonysmith.
In Italy the chalice for Communion wine is without a lid.
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Amena

Hi agphile
No need to apologize. Typing "PYX", actually you find only the box-like pyx.Probably it depends upon the uses of different countries.
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Amena

I believe this type of cup for holding communion wine, is known as a ciborium.

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Martin

Thanks all for your knowledgeable replies
I wasn't able to make out the mark on the right (see link - sorry, too wide)
Does anyone recognise it?

Regards
sonysmith

Hi Sonysmith,

Welcome to the Forum.

The mark on the right is the Leopard's Head, the mark of the London Assay Office.

See: http://www.925-1000.com/british_marks.html

Trev.

Thanks for the info Trev - and the welcome

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Sonysmith