associated with Macfarlanes of Arrochar, Argyllshire
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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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000-190-004-001-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland A.1934.250 A |
Date: |
19th century 19th century
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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
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Dimensions: |
203 mm H x 92 mm D 203 mm H x 92 mm D
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What: |
Flagon, communion Flagon, communion
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Who: |
Macfarlane of Arrochar (Owner) Macfarlane of Arrochar (Owner)
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Where: |
Scotland, Dunbartonshire, Arrochar Scotland, Dunbartonshire, Arrochar
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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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