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Dolgelly paten

Paten
1911 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This electrotype copy of the Dolgelly paten has a sexfouil depression engraved with emblems of the Evangelists and foliage in the spandrils, and in the centre, Christ in majesty with an inscription.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDolgelly paten (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Electroformed copper, gilded
Brief description
Electrotype copy of the paten belonging to the Dolgelly chalice.
Physical description
This electrotype copy of the Dolgelly paten has a sexfouil depression engraved with emblems of the Evangelists and foliage in the spandrils, and in the centre, Christ in majesty with an inscription.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 7.25in
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed: + IN NOMINE : PATRIS : ET FILII : ET SPIRITVS SANCTI AM[en]
Translation
In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Object history
This electrotype copy was commissioned, along with a copy of the Dolgelly chalice, by the Victoria and Albert Museum for the Museum's collection of electrotype copies from Elkington & Co. in 1911. The cost for a copy of the chalice and paten was £7 10s.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
REPRO.M.1911A/3-2

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Record createdMarch 26, 2007
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