Charles I Flagon, circa 1630-1640
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Artifact Overview
Pewter flagons were used for communion services in English and American churches along with plates, bowls and chalices. They also occasionally appear in the homes of the wealthy. This bun-lidded English flagon is one of the earliest known types, having survived the English Civil War of the 1640s, when many metal objects were melted down for weapons.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Flagon
Date Made
circa 1630-1640
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by E. G., which is possibly Edward Gibbon
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.160.14
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. The Guy James and Gertrude Chambers Parke Collection of Pewter. Gift of William Chambers Parke.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Inscriptions
Inscription on body: Edward Gibbon / 1636 / Gave Mee / Thos. Kingsmill. Curat / Lorence Weller John Ripinggall / Churchwardens.
E G mark on handle indecipherable (CDS 03-02-2015)
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