Chalices
PewtererAttributed to
Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman
(American, 1810 - 1860)
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
East Granby Congregational Church
(American)
ConservatorConserved by
Wayne A. Hilt and Phyllis Hilt
(American)
Date1825-1827
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at base): 7 x 3 3/4in. (17.8 x 9.5cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Albert C. Bates
Object number1950.364.1-.4
DescriptionGroup of three cast pewter chalices, or goblets, part of a Communion service consisting of four chalices (1950.364.1-.3, 1981.20.0), a baptismal basin (1950.364.5), a flagon (1950.364.6), and a pair of patens (1950.364.7-.8). Each chalice has a flared rim, straight sides, a tall stem with a ring in the center, and a round foot. Each chalice is cast in two parts that are soldered together. Each chalice has skimming marks and chatter marks on the interior of the foot.
Skimming Marks: Skimming marks are concentric rings left on cast pewter objects by skimming tools. Skimming is the process of removing metal and smoothing rough surfaces by scraping the pewter object as it rotates on a lathe.
Chatter Marks: Chatter marks are radial lines extending across skimming marks on a pewter object, caused by vibration of the skimming tool.
Skimming Marks: Skimming marks are concentric rings left on cast pewter objects by skimming tools. Skimming is the process of removing metal and smoothing rough surfaces by scraping the pewter object as it rotates on a lathe.
Chatter Marks: Chatter marks are radial lines extending across skimming marks on a pewter object, caused by vibration of the skimming tool.
Status
On view
