From Walston, Lanarkshire

Communion cups

This pair of silver communion cups were originally part of a set of four presented to the parish of Walston in Lanarkshire in 1657. They were made in 1644-6 by George Robertson, a goldsmith in Edinburgh.

The cups are engraved with the arms of Christopher Baillie of Walston and of his wife Lilias Murray of Stanhope. The inscription reads: "Dedicat to the Chvrch of Walston / Anno 1657".

George Robertson was admitted to the Incorporation of Goldsmiths on 20 April 1643, having been made a burgess of Edinburgh on 5 April.

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Online ID:	000-100-047-918-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.1992.1891
Date:	Between 1644 and 1646
Material:	Silver. Inscription: DEDICAT TO THE CHVRCH OF WALSTON / ANNO 1657; [coat of arms]; GR (conjoined] Silver. Inscription: DEDICAT TO THE CHVRCH OF WALSTON / ANNO 1657; [coat of arms]; GR (conjoined]
Dimensions:	186 mm H x 100 mm rim D; 94 mm foot D 186 mm H x 100 mm rim D; 94 mm foot D
What:	Cup, communion Cup, communion
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Who:	Baillie of Walston Baillie of Walston Christopher Baillie Christopher Baillie George Robertson II (Possible maker) George Robertson II (Possible maker) Murray of Stanhope Murray of Stanhope Sir David Murray of Stanhope Sir David Murray of Stanhope Walston Parish Church Walston Parish Church
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Description:	Silver communion cup presented to the parish of Walston, Lanarkshire, probably by George Robertson II of Edinburgh, inscribed `Dedicat To The Chvrch Of Walston Anno 1657' Silver communion cup presented to the parish of Walston, Lanarkshire, probably by George Robertson II of Edinburgh, inscribed `Dedicat To The Chvrch Of Walston Anno 1657'
References:	Burns, T. 'Old Scottish Communion Plate'. Edinburgh: R&R Clark, 1892 p 276-7
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