probably from Keith, Banffshire
Add to albumThese three pewter communion bread plates are thought to come from the Anti-burgher Church at Keith in Banffshire. They date from the 18th century. The plate on the back right of the photograph is stamped on the back 'John Smith', an Edinburgh pewterer operating around 1730.
Pewter communion plate with "IOHN*SMITH" stamped on the base, probably from Keith
Anti-burghers refused to take an oath, required of some burgesses, which seemed to acknowledge the legality of the Established Church.
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-012-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.KJ 192
- Date: 18th century
- Material: Pewter
Pewter. Inscription: On base: IOHN*SMITH
Pewter. Inscription: T E I W
Plate, communion
Plate, communion
Plate, communion
- Dimensions: 305 mm Dia
335 mm Dia
365 mm Diam
- What: Plate, communion
Plate, communion
Plate, communion
- Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
- Who: John Smith
- Where: Scotland, Banffshire, Keith
Scotland, Banffshire, Keith
Scotland, Banffshire, Keith
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- Description: Pewter communion plate, probably from Keith
Pewter communion plate, inscribed T (?)E / I W, probably from Keith
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