Communion cup

This pair of Britannia metal communion cups date from the 19th century.

The cups are engraved on one side with the monogram 'IHS' - the first three letters of the name 'Jesus' in Latin, and a common Christian emblem. On the other side are the coat-of-arms, crest and motto - 'This I'll defend' - of the Macfarlanes of Arrochar in Argyllshire.

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• Online ID: 000-190-004-001-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1934.250 A
• Date: 19th century
  19th century
  
• Material: Pewter or Britannia metal. Inscription: One side: I.H.S.; other side: arms and crest of Macfarlane of Arrochar / This I'll defend
  Pewter or Britannia metal. Inscription: One side: I.H.S.; other side: arms and crest of Macfarlane of Arrochar / This I'll defend
  Flagon, communion
  Flagon, communion
  
• Dimensions: 203 mm H x 92 mm D
  203 mm H x 92 mm D
  
• What: Flagon, communion
  Flagon, communion
  
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• Who: Macfarlane of Arrochar (Owner)
  Macfarlane of Arrochar (Owner)
  
• Where: Scotland, Dunbartonshire, Arrochar
  Scotland, Dunbartonshire, Arrochar
  
• Event:
• Description: One of a pair of communion flagons of pewter or Britannia metal, engraved with the sacred monogram "I.H.S." and the arms, crest and motto of Macfarlane of Arrochar, 19th century
  One of a pair of communion flagons of pewter or Britannia metal, engraved with the sacred monogram "I.H.S." and the arms, crest and motto of Macfarlane of Arrochar, 19th century
  
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