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Hector Miller (b. 1945)

The York Minster Goblet 1971-72

Silver, parcel gilt | 16.5 x 7.1 x 7.1 cm (whole object) | RCIN 47607

Description

The York Minster goblet, commemorating five hundred years since its completion.

A modern parcel gilt silver commemorative goblet; the tapered planished body with gilt interior; on cast cylindrical foot with a scene of modern masons, architects, surveyors at work, in shallow relief. The base engraved with a presentation inscription.

Provenance

Presented to HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1972, to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the consecration of York Minster.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Hector Miller (b. 1945)
(maker)

Search the collection Aurum Silver
(manufacturer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Silver, parcel gilt

silver, gilt

parcel gilt, planished, cast, relief, engraved (incised)

Measurements

16.5 x 7.1 x 7.1 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Metalwork
Object type(s)
containers
culinary containers
vessels for serving or eating
drinking vessels
drinking glasses
goblets
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
Yorkshire & Humberside [England]
Yorkshire [England]
North Yorkshire [Yorkshire]
York [North Yorkshire]
York Minster [York]

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