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 Memorials of the Past The Church has at present three sets of Communion Silver, which on account of their sacred associations and antiquity, are highly prized and carefully preserved. The following description of this plate is taken by permission from a book entitled "Old Plate," by John H. Buck, published by the Gorham Manufacturing Co, New York, 1888, pp 210-212:  The Jamestown Church Service

"CHALICE. H 10 3-4 in. PATEN, Dia. 7 in. One mark, I W, oval object below, plain shield. Inscription on each: Mixe not holy thinges with profane. Ex dono francisci Morrison, Armigeri Anno Domi 1661. The maker's mark is on the celebrated cup formerly belonging to the Blacksmith's Company, London, 1655, and purchased at the Dexter sale for no less a sum than £378 and it is also found in a shaped shield on the copper plate preserved at Goldsmith's Hall 1675-1697.  ALMS BASIN, Dia. 9 3-4 in. Four marks: 1, Lion passant: 2, Leopard's Head. crowned: 3, Small Roman d. London 1739: 4, maker's mark. T. F. (Thomas Farren). Inscription: for the use of James City Parish Church. This service has been in use in Bruton Church since the Church at Jamestown was abandoned. (See [x illustration].)   College Silver

Two-handled CUP AND COVER. gilt H 3 3-4 in.: Dia. 4 1-4 in. Four marks: Lion passant: 2, Leopard's Head,