Communion cup

This pewter communion cup dates from around 1800. One of a pair, the cup has a globular bowl, a baluster stem and a simple moulded circular foot.

Communion cup or chalice of pewter, one of a pair, with a globular bowl, baluster stem and simple moulded circular foot, Scottish, c. 1800

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:	000-100-104-494-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1935.161
Date:	Around 1800 c. 1800
Material:	Pewter
Dimensions:	134 mm D
What:	Cup, communion / chalice
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