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Communion Cup

Date1750-1800

MediumCast pewter

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter at top): 4 5/16 x 3 7/8in. (11 x 9.8cm)

Credit LineGift of the heirs of Robert E. Upson

DescriptionCast pewter Communion cup, or beaker, part of a Communion service consisting of a tankard (.1) and a communion cup (.4). The communion cup has a flared rim, straight tapered sides, and a molded base. The cup has a band of incised molding immediately below the rim. The cup is lightly tarnished, and it has some light dirt adhered to the interior. The exterior and underside have many small scratches.

Object number1975.54.4

MarkingsThe interior bottom of the communion cup has two rectangular marks. The first has the letters "CC", or possibly "SC" inside, while the second has an unknown figure.

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