Portable communion set
Portable communion set
Portable communion set
Portable communion set

Portable communion set


Identifer
ASJ2023.21

Physical Description
Portable communion set for house and hospital visits consisting of a small case containing a miniature chalice and glass bottle with silver cap.
Manufacture: Birmingham England 
 
Historical Details
The provenance of this item is unclear. The date of manufacture coincides with the ministry of Canon Marcus Blake Brownrigg (1868-1117) and it may be part of the Brownrigg collection, yet to be fully catalogued.
Materials
Box is made of wood with black leather covering. Brass hinges and clasp Mauve satin lining. Gold lettering and decoration, with "IHS" Silver-plated miniature chalice and glass bottle with silver cap.
Dating of Item
1879

Database Date:            Faculty Date:

1879;;June 8 2023;
Online Sources

Related Collection
St. John's Church Historical Items
Related Person or Organisation
Marcus Blake Brownrigg