編號 104141538

苏格兰长老会便携式圣餐/家访套装,装在定制的松木盒中,混装 (9) - 古董 - .925 銀 - 1900-1910
編號 104141538

苏格兰长老会便携式圣餐/家访套装,装在定制的松木盒中,混装 (9) - 古董 - .925 銀 - 1900-1910
A portable travelling communion set in its original fitted pine case, assembled from mixed English provincial silver and ecclesiastical elements dating from the early to mid-20th century, and used by a Scottish Presbyterian minister for home and bedside visitation of the sick.
The case is a plain pine box of rectangular form with a hinged lid, fitted internally in vibrant purple-violet silk satin, the liturgical colour associated with penitence and preparation. The interior is arranged with fittings for the various elements of the set, including two brass retaining pins to secure the cruets upright. Three small applied wooden crosses are mounted to the underside of the lid. The exterior is plain and functional, with an inlaid brass escutcheon to the front. The lock is present, though the key is lacking.
The set comprises a sterling silver chalice of classic bell form on a knopped stem and spreading circular foot; a matching sterling silver paten of circular form with reeded rim, raised on a conical foot and engraved around the rim “PRESENTED BY CLEPINGTON WOMENS GUILD JUNE 1934”; a pair of clear glass cruets of pear form with collared silver necks and screw-fit silver caps; a small sterling silver dwarf candlestick of stepped circular form; a sterling silver pyx with hinged cover, the lid engraved with a cross pattée terminating in trefoil ends and the underside engraved “L.E.S. FROM A.R. 27.5.34”, with gilded interior; a sterling silver anointing or communion spoon with ogee bowl and pierced Celtic-cross finial terminal, added to the set later; and a wall or pocket crucifix with mother-of-pearl cross and applied white metal Corpus Christi, titulus INRI, and fleur-de-lis terminal caps.
The combination of Sheffield chalice and paten, London pyx, English cruets, and Scottish dedicatory inscription reflects the way such sets were often built up over time, with pieces commissioned, gifted, or replaced as needed in active ministerial use. The engraved presentation to the Clepington Women’s Guild places part of the set firmly within the ecclesiastical life of Dundee, Scotland, in the interwar period.
Chalice: John Turton & Co, Sheffield, 1933
Paten: John Turton & Co, Sheffield, 1933
Cruets: John Turton & Co, Sheffield, 1909
Candlestick: Harold Bushell & Co Ltd, Birmingham, 1914
Pyx: Eldridge & Co, London, 1926
Spoon: Deakin & Francis, Birmingham, 1960
Crucifix: Continental, early 20th century, unmarked white metal and mother-of-pearl
Total weight of sterling silver elements: 265 g
Combined weight of cruet caps and candlestick: 107 g
Case dimensions: 27 cm x 17 cm x 16 cm
Good antique condition, with honest age-related wear consistent with period liturgical use. There is light surface scratching and minor bruising to the silver from handling, while the silk lining shows some fraying and light staining. The lock is present but the key is lacking. The cruet stoppers retain their cork washers. The crucifix shows expected surface wear to the mother-of-pearl, and the metalwork is unmarked and tested as non-silver. There are no major damages, cracks, or restorations.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the description and photographs, though occasional oversights may occur. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately reflect the item’s details and condition.
The shipping cost reflects careful professional packaging, full insurance, and tracked delivery, all included to help ensure your item arrives safely and securely.
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