Communion cup

This silver communion cup is from Ellon Kirk in Aberdeenshire. It was given to the congregation by landowner John Kennedy of Kermuck and his wife Janet Forbes. The cup was made in Amsterdam, where such beakers were common secular drinking cups.

On the bottom of the cup is an inscription reading: 'Coft from Alexander Hayes Anno 1634'.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-918-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.1960.28
Date:	17th century
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Dimensions:	180 mm H x 110 mm Dia x 80 mm Dia ( Base)
What:	Beaker, communion
Subject:
Who:	Alexander Hayes, SCOTLAND (Retailer)
Where:	Netherlands, Amsterdam Scotland
Event:
Description:	Silver communion beaker presented to Ellon Kirk, Aberdeenshire, by John Kennedy of Kermuck and his wife Janet Forbes, made in Amsterdam, sold by Alexander Hayes, 17th century
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