Pewter communion plate

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This pewter communion plate is inscribed 'ST ANDREW'S CHURCH 1785'.

Large oval pewter plate of St Andrew's Church, 1785, with "Barnton" on the back

In Presbyterian churches communion usually took place once or twice a year. Those considered worthy by the elders were invited to sit round a table to share bread and wine, representing the body and blood of Christ.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-943-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  Q.L.1980.22
• Date: 1785
  
• Material: Pewter
  Plate
  
• Dimensions: 527 mm L x 398 mm W
  
• What: Plate
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (St Andrew's Church)
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Barnton
  
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