Communion cup

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This pewter communion cup dates from around 1800. One of a pair, the cup has a globular bowl, a baluster stem and a simple moulded circular foot.

Communion cup or chalice of pewter, one of a pair, with a globular bowl, baluster stem and simple moulded circular foot, Scottish, c. 1800

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: 000-100-104-494-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1935.161
• Date: Around 1800
  c. 1800
  
• Material: Pewter
  Cup, communion / chalice
  
• Dimensions: 134 mm D
  
• What: Cup, communion / chalice
  
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