Moulds for communion tokens

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This brass mould for casting communion tokens is from Dalkeith Kirk in Midlothian. It dates from 1763.

Protruding wings from the two halves of the mould are riveted to a pair of crudely made iron tongs.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-502-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 182
• Date: 1763
  
• Material: Brass. Inscription: Reverse: Kirk of Dalkeith 1763
  Mould, token, communion
  
• Dimensions: 240 mm L
  
• What: Mould, token, communion
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Kirk of Dalkeith
  
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• Description: Brass communion token mould inscribed Kirk of Dalkeith 1763, in two halves with protruding wings of brass riveted to a pair of crudely made iron tongs
  
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