The ornamentation of this cup is of the same date as the preceding. It
is like the Nautilus cup enriched with pearls and other precious stones,
and its lofty cover is surmounted by the figure of St. George killing the
Dragon.
This beautiful cup is also the property of Mr. Howard, with whose family
it is historically associated, having been presented by the valiant
admiral Sir Edward Howard to Catherine of Arragon. At the Queen’s death
it reverted to the Earl of Arundel, and can be traced in the family ever
since. During this long period it has been called The Grace Cup of St.
Thomas à Becket, and the legends and initials upon it, which may have
been retained from some earlier decorations, vouch for this ancient and
interesting tradition. Round the lid is the motto “SOBRII ESTOTE,” with
the letters T. B. supporting a mitre. Round the body of the cup is chased
“VINUM TUUM BIBE CUM GAUDIO.”
Round the neck of the top is the name GOD*FERARE, probably the name of
the goldsmith.