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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)
ClassificationsMetalware
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.
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    1977.8.1
    Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman
    1810-1820
    Flagon
    Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman
    1810-1820
    Gift of Mrs. Leverett Brainard, in memory of her husband and her husband's sister, Lucy A. Brai…
    Samuel Minott
    about 1770
    1977.8.4
    Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman
    1810-1820
    Bequest of Roderick Bissell Jones, 1974.56.3, Connecticut Historical Society, public domain
    Unknown
    1770-1780
    Gift of Mrs. Leverett Brainard, in memory of her husband and her husband's sister, Lucy A. Brai…
    Samuel Minott
    about 1770
    Profile of 1974.56.2.1-.3 and a fourth mug from the communion set, privately owned.
    Frederick Bassett
    made 1780-1785, dated 1776
    Cup
    Unknown
    1750-1800
    Bequest of Roderick Bissell Jones, 1974.56.1, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, public…
    Unknown
    made mid 18th century, dated 1776
    Gift of Albert C. Bates, 1950.364.2-.3  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Thomas Danforth Boardman and Sherman Boardman
    1825-1827
    Beaker
    Unknown
    1780-1820
    Flagon
    Meriden Britannia Company
    about 1861