Flagon, Communion
- Object Name:
- Flagon, Communion
- Object ID:
- 1984.027.01.1
- Creator:
- Reed & Barton -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Taunton, MA
- Date:
- 1876-1900
- Description:
- Communion flagon. Silver plated. Tall and cylindrical. Broad flaring base with molded edge. Body broadening above base, then immediately tapering at a sharp angle to straight sides that gradually taper to a raised ring below a flared rim with a flat edge. Lid is dome shaped with stylized cross-shaped finial. Spout is curved from body with flat cover on top and an uncovered V-shaped opening at end. Lower V of spout decorated with three raised rings. Handle is scroll shaped with molded leaf accents. Marks: "MF'D & PLATED BY / REED & BARTON", "20".
- Material:
- Metal
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-14.125 W-8.375 D-6.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Associated with the White Memorial Universalist Church (organized 1842), Concord, NH, and/or the family of Nathaniel and Armenia White, benefactors for whom the Church was renamed in 1885.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the White Memorial Universalist Church
- Subjects:
- Communion
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