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Flagon, Communion

Object Name:
Flagon, Communion
Object ID:
1984.027.01.2
Creator:
Reed & Barton -- Manufacturer
Place of Origin:
Taunton, MA
Date:
1876-1900
Description:
Communion flagon. Silver plated. Tall and cylindrical with slight taper from broad, hollow stepped-up base to molded lip. Raised, molded band near base, below lower handle juncture. Hinged, double-domed lid with flattened bulbous top dome. No bezel. Finial is tall, with six-sided geometric "lamp-shade" shape tapering to a small ball. Molded area on handle side of lid, where lid rests against handle when open. Spout is tapered from elaborate wavy body juncture to opening. D-shaped cross-section, covered except at open end. Handle is rounded double-C scroll shaped with lots of ornamentation. Ball shape between "C's" of handle. Ovals at top and bottom juncture with body and heart-shaped terminal. Stamped on bottom: "7"/ "MF'D & PLATED BY/REED & BARTON"/ "8".
Material:
Metal
Silver
Dimensions:
H-14.5 W-8.75 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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