Communion Beaker, Newmachar
AssociatedAssociated with
Alexander Thomson
(Aberdeen, Scotland, active c.1770 - 1779)
Silversmith
Coline Allan
(Aberdeen, Scotland, died 1774)
Datec.1770
Object NameBeaker
Mediumsilver
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsHeight: 17 cm
Rim: Diameter: 11 cm
Base: Diameter: 8 cm
Weight: 365.18gm
Rim: Diameter: 11 cm
Base: Diameter: 8 cm
Weight: 365.18gm
AcquisitionOn loan from the Kirk Session of Newmachar Parish Church, 1980.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG011114
Keywords
Both beakers are of a plain shape set on a simple foot. This beaker made by Coline Allan was presented to the Church of New Machar in 1770 by Alexander Thomson of Rennieshill and Banchory, which lies to the west of Aberdeen. It was a companion cup to an earlier one presented in 1679 by Henry Panton of Boghall and his wife Anna Irvine. The maker of the 1679 cup is unknown, however it was repaired and possibly remodelled by James Gordon around 1779 (ABDAG011113).
early 18th Century
Denburn Church
Denburn Church
Rosemount Parish Church
