Bracket for baptismal basin

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This wrought iron bracket for a baptismal basin comes from Inveresk in Midlothian. It dates from the 18th century.

Wrought-iron bracket for a baptismal basin, from Inveresk

In the Presbyterian Church, baptism is one of the two sacraments conferring membership of the church on the subject. The other is communion. Both sacraments are carried out in the face of the congregation.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-408-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 43
• Date: 18th century
  
• Material: Wrought-iron
  Bracket, basin, baptismal
  
• Dimensions: 360 mm H x 20 mm W x 235 mm Dia
  
• What: Bracket, basin, baptismal
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Inveresk
  
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