Flagon, Communion
- Object Name:
- Flagon, Communion
- Object ID:
- 1921.003.01
- Creator:
- Calder, William (1792-1856)
- Place of Origin:
- Probably United States/Providence, RI
- Date:
- 1817-1856
- Description:
- Communion Flagon. Attributed to William Calder, Providence, RI. Britannia. Cylindrical, lighthouse shaped with straight sides tapering from splayed, molded base to molded lip. Domed, hinged lid with two incurved sections at base forming flange; slight bezel. Urn-shaped finial. Hollow double-scroll handle, D-shaped in cross-section. Extensions at both junctures with body. Forked handle terminal. Plain scrolled thumbpiece with incurved sides. Long molded hinge-plate, integral with handle, forms thumb grip. Curved spout with arched top enclosed except at outer end. End of spout top has scalloped outline. Two molded bands encircle body, one at upper handle juncture, one 2.25" from base. No marks.
- Material:
- Metal
Britannia - Dimensions:
- H-11.5 W-9 Dia-6 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned and used by the Croydon Church, Croydon, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Croydon Church
- People:
- Calder, William (1792-1856)
- Subjects:
- Pewter, Metalwork, Metalworking, Communion, Religion
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