Communion flagon

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This pewter communion flagon was made in the late 18th century probably by Graham and Wardrop, pewterers in Glasgow. It comes from the Martyr's Church in Glasgow and is very similar to one made for the church around the same time by J. Wylie of Glasgow.

The flagon has a simple moulded foot, a hollow S-shaped handle, and a simple spout. On the base is the maker's mark or touch, probably Graham and Wardrope's, which has the words 'Success to the United States of America' enclosing a ship in a square.

The words 'Success to the United States of America' in the maker's mark emphasise the importance to Glasgow of trade with North America.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-575-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 250
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: Marks inside base: SUCCESS TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA [enclosing full-rigged ship in sail in a square]
  Flagon, communion
  
• Dimensions: 260 mm H x 235 mm W x 155 mm Dia (base)
  
• What: Flagon, communion
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: Graham & Wardrop, Glasgow (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  U.S.A.
  
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• Description: Communion flagon of pewter with a simple moulded foot, straight sides, flat lid and an acorn knop
  
• References:
  • Cotterell, H.H. Old Pewter, its Makers and Marks in England, Scotland and Ireland. London: B.T. Batsford, 1929 No 1943 
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