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Communion cups

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From Old Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh

Postcard of Communion cups.
000-100-102-897-C
© National Museums Scotland

Communion cups

This pair of silver communion cups from Old Greyfriars Kirk were made in 1633 by Thomas Cleghorne, a goldsmith in Edinburgh.

The outside of the bowls are decorated with scroll work.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-897-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1950.20
Date: 1633
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 225 mm H x 208 mm Dia
What: Cup, communion
Subject:
Who: Thomas Cleghorne (Maker)
Thomas Cleghorne (Maker)
Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Greyfriars Kirk
Event:
Description: Silver communion cup from Greyfriars Kirk by Thomas Cleghorne, Edinburgh, 1633
References:
  • Burns, T. 'Old Scottish Communion Plate'. Edinburgh: R&R Clark, 1892 p222-3 
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