Pewter communion plate

This pewter communion plate is inscribed 'ST ANDREW'S CHURCH 27TH OCTOBER 1878'. It was made in London.

Large oval pewter plate of St Andrew's Church, 27 October 1878, made in London

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:	000-100-102-944-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland Q.L.1980.23
Date:	1878
Material:	Pewter
Dimensions:	527 mm L x 398 mm W
What:	Plate
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Where:	England, London Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh (St Andrew's Church)
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