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Cathedral, denuded of its gold. In 1675, it was re-decorated
with brass by order of the Dean and Chapter, who added an
inscription plate, on which the above-named circumstances are
recorded.
The indulgence cup of Archbishop Scrope is a singular
relic of the middle ages ; it consists of a bowl of wood on
three cherubs' heads of silver as feet ; the rim is edged with
silver gilt, on which is the following inscription :
hxinkh of t^i^ cope f^ti iagi$ ta partron/' |lobrf §ohmn,
best^ope mtm grant in mmz Immz afore- saxJr,
f ITli bagi$ ta
parbojt, llobrt Mxtmnllu.**
It is generally supposed to have been given by Scrope to the
guild of Corpus Christi held in York ; at the dissolution of
this guild it passed into the possession of the Cordwainers'
Company, by whom it was presented in 1808 to the Dean and
Chapter.
There exists here a curiously carved oak chest of the
fourteenth century, about the time of Edward III., with
representations of the story of St.
George and the Dragon, in
alto-relievo.
An ancient coronation chair said to be as old as the
Heptarchy.
A silver crozier, about seven feet long, taken from the
hands of the last Eoman Catholic archbishop designate of
York in James II's. reign, as he was entering the Minster in
solemn procession, 1687, by Lord Danby, who presented it to
the Dean and Chapter.
Signet rings of gold and rubies, belonging to several
archbishops.
Several antique silver chahces and patens taken from
tho tombs of various archbishops.
An old copy of the Bible (1611), with chain to secure it.
Bible and Prayer Book, presented by Charles I. whilst
residing in York.
Bible in two volumes, presented by Charles II.
Some curious ancient armour.
Two figures of wood images of saints formerly fixed on
the Minster clock, to strike the quarters.
Candlesticks in silver gilt, 200 years old.