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Paten, made in Edinburgh

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From St Paul's Episcopal Chapel, Edinburgh

Paten, made in Edinburgh
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A paten is a metal plate used to hold the communion bread during the celebration of mass. This silver example, made in 1759-60 by James Weems of Edinburgh, is from St Paul's Episcopal Chapel in Edinburgh. This paten was originally a secular salver.

The engraved text on the top of the paten reads, 'Take eat this is my body/St Pauls Chapel 1767'.

Early Episcopal church plate was little different to Presbyterian types except for the bread plates, or patens, which were smaller. In the 19th century, however, vessels became more complex, as the church became influenced by the Anglican Church.

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