By John M Willmin for Aurum

By John M Willmin for Aurum, a modern commemorative parcel-gilt chalice,

London 1974,

tapering circular bowl applied with a mermaid holding keys, on a raised octagonal foot with textured decoration, the underside inscribed 'Number 611 of a Limited Edition of 673 Made by order of The Dean and Chapter of Ely to Commemorate the Thirteenth Centenary of the Foundation in 673AD', with the original paperwork in a cardboard box, height 16.8cm, approx. weight 16.5oz.