From St Peter's Episcopal Chapel, Montrose, Angus
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Silver paten made in Edinburgh
A paten is a metal plate used to hold the communion bread during the celebration of mass. This silver example, made by Gillsland and Ker of Edinburgh, is from St Peter's Episcopal Chapel in Montrose in Angus. It is dated 1766-7.
The paten, which is set on three evenly spaced legs, has a raised reeded-edged rim. The inscription on the surface of the paten reads 'St Peters Chapel/ Montrose'.
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000-100-000-529-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.KJ 212 |
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1766 - 1767 1766-7
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Material: |
Silver. Inscription: G&K; [Edinburgh]; M [gothic]; ST. PETER'S CHAPEL / MONTROSE
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Dimensions: |
40 mm H x 250 mm Dia
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What: |
Paten
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Subject: |
Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
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Who: |
Gillsland and Ker, Edinburgh (Silversmith)
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Where: |
Scotland, Angus, Montrose, St Peter's Episcopal Chapel Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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Round silver paten with a raised, reeded-edged rim, by Gillsland and Ker, Edinburgh, 1766 - 1767, inscribed "St Peter's Chapel, Montrose"
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