Communion flagon

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This pewter communion flagon is from the Martyr's Church in Glasgow. It was made in the late 18th century by J. Wylie, a pewterer in Glasgow.

The flagon has a simple moulded foot, a hollow S-shaped handle, and a simple spout. The body is plain but for a simple central strap. The hinged lid has an acorn knop and a thumb-piece stands above the hinge.

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• Online ID: 000-100-000-574-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.KJ 249
• Date: Late 18th century
  
• Material: Pewter. Inscription: Marks within a circle inside base: J. WYLIE [crowned thistle in an oval] GLASGOW
  Flagon, communion
  
• Dimensions: 250 mm H x 250 mm W x 155 mm Dia (base)
  
• What: Flagon, communion
  
• Subject: Ecclesiastical, miscellaneous, vestments (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: J. Wylie, Glasgow (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
• Event:
• Description: Communion flagon of pewter with a simple moulded foot, straight sides, a hollow, S-shaped handle and a simple applied spout
  
• References:
  • Cotterell, H.H. Old Pewter, its Makers and Marks in England, Scotland and Ireland. London: B.T. Batsford, 1929 No 5324 
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