Mould for communion tokens, associated with Dean Hugh Buchan of Elgin

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This brass mould for casting lead communion tokens (pictured here with one of the tokens) is inscribed 'HB' on either side for Dean Hugh Buchan, episcopal minister at Elgin. It dates from 1784.

The mould is hinged at the end. Between the letters 'HB' is a Latin cross, below which is the date, 1784.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-461-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 131
• Date: 1784
  
• Material: Inscription: On each side: H B 1784
  Mould, token
  
• Dimensions: 42 mm W x 100 mm L
  
• What: Mould, token
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Dean Hugh Buchan (Minister)
  
• Where: Scotland, Moray, Elgin
  
• Event:
• Description: Mould for casting lead tokens, hinged at the end, with a Latin cross, inscribed "H B" on each side for Dean Hugh Buchan, episcopal minister at Elgin, and "1784" below
  
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