at v on plan, outside the north tower. It is of red pottery, green-glazed on the outside, running to a brownish-green under the base. The above finds, due to the energy of Mr. Eyre Evans, have been placed in the Public Library in Pier Street. Last August I saw a fragment of a glass Jacobean bottle and a horse-shoe, both found near the north tower. These have since disappeared. 324 CAMBRIAN ARCHEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION. EXHIBITION OF LOCAL CHURCH PLATE AT Described by E. ALFRED JONES. Beddgelert.-Silver Chalice and Paten-Cover. The bowl of the chalice, which is somewhat in the form of an inverted bell, is engraved with three full-length figures of Mary the Virgin, Mary Cleophas, and Mary Salome, which is probably an unique feature in the decoration of old English church plate. Inscribed on the base, "Donum Iohannis Williams aurificis regis 1610." The stem is divided by two compressed knops, which are decorated with a moulding of chased roses, etc. Both the borders of the foot of the chalice, and the paten-cover, have an ovolo moulding. On the foot of the paten-cover is engraved the donor's arms: Quarterly, 1 and 4, three eagles displayed... 2 and 3, a chevron between three fleurs-de-lys . . . the shield being held by the wings and claws of his crest; an eagle displayed. They bear the London hall-mark for the year 1610; maker's mark, R. S., and a rose, within a plain shield. These interesting pieces of church plate were given, as the inscription signifies, by Sir John Williams, who was born at Hafod Lwyfog, near Beddgelert, and who was goldsmith to James I. In the Memorials of the Goldsmiths' Company, mention is made of the grant of a certificate, in 1623, " by the Earl of Suffolk and Sir Henry Cary, that there was no evidence that John Williams, the King's Goldsmith, had sold deceitful plate to the King." Criccieth. Silver Chalice, 6 ins. high, on stem, divided by a knop, engraved with the sacred monogram, a cross, and three nails. Chester hall-mark for 1770; maker, R. Richardson. Inscribed underneath rim of foot, "DONO DEDIT IOHANNES JONES DE BRYNHIR A.M. COLL. JES. OXON, HUJUS ECCLESIÆ RECTOR, 1770." Silver Paten, with same hall-marks. Harlech. Silver Chalice, 51 ins. high, on baluster stem, with splayed foot. Hall-mark for year 1644. Initials, H.B., engraved underneath. This chalice came from Llandanwg Church. Llanaelhaiarn.-Silver Chalice, 8 ins. high, beaker shape, on trumpet-shape stem. Inscribed, "Rhodd Thomas ap John y Eglwus Ailhaiarn." Silver Paten-cover, with date 1638, engraved on the foot. Both the chalice and paten-cover bear the hall-mark for 1638. Small Plain Silver Dish, 7 ins. in diameter. No marks. Llanfair-juxta-Harlech.-Pewter Dish, used as an alms-dish. Probable date, late seventeenth century. Llanarmon.-Silver Chalice, 73 ins. high, inverted bell-shape bowl on baluster stem. Hall-mark for 1632. Maker's initials indistinct, but probably R. G., with four mullets and lozenge in a shaped shield. Llangybi.-Silver Chalice, 6 ins. high, inverted bell-shape bowl on baluster stem, bearing the Dublin hall-mark for 1638, which is the year Charles I first granted a Charter of Incorporation to the Goldsmith's Company of Dublin. On the bowl is inscribed: "Ex dono Tho. Wynne." On opposite side the sacred monogram and a cross, which were engraved probably a century later. Maker's mark, H. above W. in plain shield. On the foot is inscribed "Llangyby," and a shield of arms a chevron between three fleurs-de-lys, a crescent, impaling a chevron between three bulls' heads cabossed. This chalice |