Caelatura, Antique Plate

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	90	(CAELATURA.

	the barrow several rubies of Alexandria, pearls, and other stones ; and on the cover of the said salt is a knosp on which is a sapphire. Weighs in all i m. vii oz. vi d. (15 oz. 6 d. Troy). "269. A very large chalice of gold; the foot of which is round and flat, adorned with mouldings, and on the flat of the foot is an enamel in bright red, on which is Our Lord on the Cross, Our Lady, and St. John; and in the middle of the stem is one round boss carved with leaves; and the cup of the said chalice quite solid, and weighs vii m. ii oz. xii d. (58 oz. 12 d. Troy). The paten also is quite plain, save that in the middle of it is an enamel in bright red of Our Lord in a cloud, sitting upon his throne, and showing his wounds; and the paten weighs ii m. iv. oz." (20 oz. Troy).

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