The Silver and Plate Collection of Corpus Christi College

The prized heritage of Corpus Christi College includes a remarkable collection of silver treasures. Some of these date even from before the foundation of the College in 1352, being inherited from the Gilds that founded the College. Pride of place must be given to the ancient Drinking Horn which is believed to be more than 700 years old.

In this book the author has added much to the interest that these beautiful objects excite by giving us an account of their provenance, the manner of acquisition by the College and the use to which they were put. The Book will be of particular interest to Old Members of the College, who will recall some of the pieces and particularly the horn and loving cups from which all College members drink at least once during their time at the College.

The Author Dr Oliver Rackham, Senior Fellow of the College and Keeper of the College Records, is an acknowledged expert on the buildings and possessions of the College. He brings a scholarly and a pleasantly readable style to the book. His collaborator Dr John Cleaver has photographed the collection with meticulous care and brought to life the beauty of the pieces with great skill.

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