Chalice, Communion
- Object Name:
- Chalice, Communion
- Object ID:
- 1914.011.02.4
- Creator:
- Bush, Robert Jr.
- Place of Origin:
- Bristol, England
- Date:
- 1785-1820
- Description:
- Communion Chalice. Attributed to Robert Bush, Jr., Bristol, England. Pewter. Double-bellied cup with everted, molded lip and simply molded midband. Supported on baluster stem and splayed, molded, double-domed foot with flat 0.375" wide rim. No maker's marks. Adhesive tape label on bottom with accession information. Similar to a set of three goblets, but varies in size and construction, may have been a later replacement.
- Material:
- Metal
Pewter - Dimensions:
- H-7 Dia-4.4 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
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