Flagon, Communion

Object Name:

Flagon, Communion

Object ID:

1975.088.01

Creator:

Carpenter, Thomas

Place of Origin:

London, England

Date:

circa 1774

Description:

Communion Flagon. Attributed to Thomas Carpenter, London, England. Pewter. Lighthouse shaped with elaborate double-C handle. Base is hollow and slightly flared, with incised lines and raised band where base meets body. Double set of incised bands near top of body and an additional incised band just below slightly flared mouth. Hinged lid is double domed, with incised band accentuating each level; hinge is attached to handle, and has a brass or copper pin. Rim of lid is slightly flared. Top finial has three-part knob. Hinge is extended to become a broad, outwardly rolled thumbpiece with a cut-out vertical oval. Marks: just below rim on body, next to handle are four hallmarks, the last appears to be a "C" with double vertical lines across letter's opening; above hallmarks is an "X" below a crown. Side of body bears cursive inscription: "Given by the / Church of Sherburn / to the Church in Dublin, / Anno Dom / 1774". Faint scribe lines above and below the letters. Concentric circles from the turning process on underside.

Material:

Metal
Pewter

Dimensions:

H-13.25 W-7.875 Dia-6.5 inches

Provenance:

Used by the Dublin Community Church, Dublin, NH.

Credit Line:

On Permanent Loan from the Dublin Community Church

People:

Carpenter, Thomas

Subjects:

Pewter, Metalwork, Metalworking, Communion, Religion