Add to albumThese two pewter communion cups were part of a set of church pewter used at a church in Fife. They were made in the late 18th or early 19th century by William Scott, a pewterer based in Edinburgh's West Bow.
The cups have acorn baluster stems.
In Presbyterian churches communion usually took place once or twice a year. Those considered worthy by the elders were invited to sit round a table to share bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ.
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-010-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.KJ 134
- Date: Late 18th - early 19th century
Late 18th - early 19th century
Late 18th or early 19th century
- Material: Pewter
Pewter
Cup, communion
Cup, communion
- Dimensions: 8.00" H x 5.25" mouth D
8.00" H x 5.25" mouth D
- What: Cup, communion
Cup, communion
- Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
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- Where: Scotland, Fife
Scotland, Fife
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- Description: One of two communion cups of pewter, from Fife, late 18th or early 19th century
One of two communion cups of pewter, from Fife, late 18th or early 19th century
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