Communion Cups
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 diameter at rim): 8 1/8 x 3 7/8in. (20.6 x 9.8cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Leverett Brainard, in memory of her husband and her husband's sister, Lucy A. Brainard
DescriptionGroup of six raised and cast silver communion cups, or beakers, 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 communion cup has a flared rim, straight sides, and a rounded bottom with a round, molded foot. At one side of each cup is engraved "DDH/ Gift."; the center "D" is slightly higher and has two short lines below. The body of each communion cup is raised; there is a centerpunch on the underside of each cup. The foot is cast and soldered to the underside of the body. Communion cup .7 has three dents on the side.
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 number1912.3.0.3-.8
MarkingsThe underside of each communion cup has a mark of "Minott".Subject Terms
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