£180
An 18th century bell metal travelling chalice, possibly Irish, the conical bowl screw-fitting and inverting for the pocket, 8.5cm high, c.1750; another, similar (2) Reference: It has been suggested that this type of chalice was used by Catholics in Ireland for clandestine worship during the period of the Penal Laws. Reference: Antiques Trade Gazette, Ingenious Chalices Conceal Catholic Purpose, issue no.2440, 2nd May 2020
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