Flagons
SilversmithMade by
Samuel Minott
American, 1732 - 1803
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
David Day
American, 1710 - 1775
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Hannah Kellogg
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Second Church of Christ, Colchester
American, founded 1729
Dateabout 1770
MediumRaised and cast silver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth of flagon .1): 13 1/2 x 10 x 7 9/16in. (34.3 x 25.4 x 19.2cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth of flagon .2): 13 1/8 x 10 x 7 1/2in. (33.3 x 25.4 x 19.1cm)
Primary Dimensions (height x width including handle x depth of flagon .2): 13 1/8 x 10 x 7 1/2in. (33.3 x 25.4 x 19.1cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leverett Brainard, in memory of her husband and her husband's sister, Lucy A. Brainard
DescriptionPair of raised and cast silver flagons, part of a Communion service consisting of two flagons (1912.3.0.1-.2), six Communion cups (1912.3.0.3-.8), and a baptismal bowl (1949.14.0). Each flagon has a stepped-domed lid, with a tall finial containing two discs at the top, and a curved thumbpiece to one side; the lid is joined to the top of the handle with a hinge. The body of each flagon is cylindrical, with straight sides that taper from bottom to top, over a flared base. The lid and body of the flagon are raised; there is a centerpunch on the underside of the body. Around two points on the body, one just below the rim and one where the body meets the base, are two projecting bands of molding. Each band consists of two fillets, or flat areas, separated by a projecting half circle. At one side of the flagon is an ear-shaped handle with an oval disc applied to a curved terminal. A small raised oval is located at the top of the handle, near the hinge. The exterior surface of the handle is flat, and the interior surface is rounded. The finial, handle, bands of molding, and base are cast and soldered to the flagon. Opposite the handle, the body of the flagon is engraved, "The Gift of/ David & Hannah Day/ to the 2d Church of Christ/ IN/ COLCHESTER." This is surrounded by a round wreath of scrolls and leaves. Each flagon is lightly scratched, with very few small dents.
Centerpunch: A centerpunch is a small, recessed point made as the first step of a technique called raising, used to make silver hollowware. The silversmith marks the center of a silver disc with a punch, or centerpunch. Working out from that center point, the silversmith beats the silver disc with a hammer to form the shape of the finished object.
Centerpunch: A centerpunch is a small, recessed point made as the first step of a technique called raising, used to make silver hollowware. The silversmith marks the center of a silver disc with a punch, or centerpunch. Working out from that center point, the silversmith beats the silver disc with a hammer to form the shape of the finished object.
Object number1912.3.0.1-.2
MarkingsThe underside of each flagon has a mark of "Minott" over "M".InscribedThe body front of each flagon, opposite the handle, is engraved, "The Gift of/ David & Hannah Day/ to the 2nd Church of Christ/ IN/ COLCHESTER."Subject Terms
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