James Feake
James Feake, London silversmith, free 1556. During his time he bound five apprentices and had a further two turned over him from other masters. Died c.1595.
James Feake II, Feake’s son, was apprenticed to William Feake 1582, free by service 1591. Upper warden 1621.
James Feake
James Feake, London silversmith, free 1556. During his time he bound five apprentices and had a further two turned over him from other masters. Died c.1595.
James Feake II, Feake’s son, was apprenticed to William Feake 1582, free by service 1591. Upper warden 1621.
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1571
James Feake
9918 Elizabeth I Silver Chalice
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A rare early English chalice dating to the reign of Elizabeth I. A very early date and in very good condition. With straight tapering sides, slightly flared at the top, and would originally have had a cover (paten). Hand beaten finish as you’d expect at this date. The single hatched band of decoration is well executed and the definition is very good. There is applied wire ornament to the stem, the foot has a second band of hatched engraving. Contains 180 ml. Weight of chalice 190 grams, 6.1 troy ounces. Chalice dimensions – height 15.3cm, diameter of top 7.7cm. Extremely good silver marks for London 1571. Maker probably James Feake. Sterling silver.
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