Communion flagon & communion cup

This communion flagon and communion cup of the Old Dissenters of Merse and Teviotdale in Roxburghshire date from 1795.

The flagon and cup are inscribed 'CONGREGATION OF THE OLD DISSENTERS IN MERSE/AND TEVIOTDALE 1795'.

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:	000-190-002-299-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.1933.2149
Date:	1795 1795
Material:	Pewter Pewter
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What:	Plate, communion / flagon / cup Plate, communion / flagon / cup
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Who:	Old Dissenters of Merse and Teviotdale Old Dissenters of Merse and Teviotdale
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Description:	One of four pieces of pewter communion plate consisting of two flagons and two cups of the Old Dissenters of Merse and Teviotdale, 1795 One of four pieces of pewter communion plate consisting of two flagons and two cups of the Old Dissenters of Merse and Teviotdale, 1795
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