Flagon, Communion
- Object Name:
- Flagon, Communion
- Object ID:
- 1914.011.01
- Creator:
- Bush, Robert Jr.
- Place of Origin:
- Bristol, England
- Date:
- 1785-1820
- Description:
- Communion Flagon. Attributed to Robert Bush, Jr., Bristol, England. Pewter. Tall, broad, lighthouse shaped on rimmed base. Several sets of incised rings around base, lower half of center, and around top. Flat rim. Hinged cover with tall triple domed top and double domed finial. Elaborate, open, keyhole-shaped thumb piece. Double-C scroll handle. No maker's marks.
- Material:
- Metal
Pewter - Dimensions:
- H-11.5 W-7.5 Dia-5.75 inches
- Provenance:
- One of a seven-piece set owned and used by the North Parish Congregational Church, Haverhill, NH, also called the Horse Meadow Congregational Church. Given by George C. Gale (1847-1917), at the request of his late wife, Roselle C. Gale (1853-1911), granddaughter of Deacon John Carr (1775-1859), at one time clerk of the church. The set was stored for many years at John Carr's home and later at the home of his son, Joshua Carr (1820-1898), father of Roselle C. Gale.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of George C. Gale
- People:
- Carr, John (1775-1859), Bush, Robert, Jr., Carr, Joshua (1820-1898), Gale, Roselle C. (1853-1911), Gale, George C. (1847-1917)
- Subjects:
- Pewter, Metalwork, Metalworking, Communion, Religion
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