A 19th century unmarked silver chalice and paten, probably Assyrian (Northern Iraq) or Portuguese Export On a circular base with conical stem with bulbous knops and bucket bowl. The base with an applied gilt cross. The underside of paten with engraved Christogram as well as incised concentric lines. The bowl with gilt interior, the pattern with traces of gilding. The underside of chalice with indistinct engraved script, either Syriac or Arabic. Height – 22 cm / 8.7 inches Weight – 491 grams / 15.79 ozt