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Antique Irish Pewter Church Flagon Probably by John Heaney of Dublin, 1763 - 1807.
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Antique Irish Pewter Church Flagon Probably by John Heaney of Dublin, 1763 - 1807.

18th century
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Description

Description:

Irish Half-gallon capacity church flagon of typical Dublin style, with a bold swan's neck handle, double-dome lid, reeded spout and reeded chairback thumbpiece, probably by John Heaney of Dublin who worked 1763 - 1807.

These flagon were for communion use in Churches.

Literature: See D. Hall, Types of Irish Pewter, In association with the National Museum of Ireland (2005), pp. 23 - 24, for further illustrated examples.

This flagon is one of a pair, the other is stock number P-138d, if the pair are purchased I will discount the total price by 10%.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There is an old 'waterproofing' seal to the underside base rim.

Size:

Height to top of thumbpiece: 11.50 in (29.50cm).

Base diameter: 7.25in (18.4cm).

Top diameter: 4.75in (12.00cm).

Capacity: Approximately 1/2 gallon .

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: - PS4536.

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP2242.

Stock number: P-138b.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £35.00

USA/Canada: £60.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29.3cm (11.54")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Antique Pewter has dated this Irish Pewter Church Flagon to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1205816
Dealers Internal Reference
P-138b
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Description
Description:

Irish Half-gallon capacity church flagon of typical Dublin style, with a bold swan's neck handle, double-dome lid, reeded spout and reeded chairback thumbpiece, probably by John Heaney of Dublin who worked 1763 - 1807.

fig 1. An 18th-century Irish pewter church flagon with a domed hinged lid, thumbpiece, curved handle, and broad flared base.
fig 1. Antique Irish Pewter Church Flagon Probably by John Heaney of Dublin, 1763 - 1807.

These flagon were for communion use in Churches.

Literature: See D. Hall, Types of Irish Pewter, In association with the National Museum of Ireland (2005), pp. 23 - 24, for further illustrated examples.

“
This flagon is one of a pair, the other is stock number P-138d, if the pair are purchased I will discount the total price by 10%.
Antique Pewter
fig 2. An 18th-century Irish pewter church flagon with a domed hinged lid, thumbpiece, curved handle, and broad flared base.
fig 2. Antique Irish Pewter Church Flagon Probably by John Heaney of Dublin, 1763 - 1807.

Condition:

Excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some small traces of light oxide.

Repairs: There is an old 'waterproofing' seal to the underside base rim.

Size:

Height to top of thumbpiece: 11.50 in (29.50cm).

fig 3. An 18th-century Irish pewter church flagon with a domed hinged lid, thumbpiece, curved handle, and broad flared base.
fig 3. Antique Irish Pewter Church Flagon Probably by John Heaney of Dublin, 1763 - 1807.

Base diameter: 7.25in (18.4cm).

Top diameter: 4.75in (12.00cm).

Capacity: Approximately 1/2 gallon .

Pewterer's reference number:

Pewter Society: - PS4536.

Cotterell: Old Pewter: Its Makers and Marks - OP2242.

Stock number: P-138b.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £35.00

USA/Canada: £60.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Height
29.3cm (11.54")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Irish Pewter Church Flagon to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205816
Dealers Internal Ref
P-138b
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An 18th-century Irish pewter church flagon with a domed hinged lid, thumbpiece, curved handle, and broad flared base.
ANTIQUE IRISH PEWTER CHURCH FLAGON PROBABLY BY JOHN HEANEY OF DUBLIN, 1763 - 1807.
Ref: SA1205816
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FAQs

A church flagon is a large vessel equipped with a lid, handle, and spout, traditionally used in ecclesiastical settings to hold consecrated wine during communion services throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.

Antique flagons were typically cast using an alloy composed primarily of tin, blended with small amounts of copper, lead, or antimony to provide structural integrity and a distinctive soft lustre.

Authentic pieces often display specific touchmarks or makers marks struck into the metal, along with characteristic heavy casting, cast-hinge details, and natural signs of oxidation or surface wear consistent with age.

An antique pewter flagon functions well as a decorative focal point on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard top, or display cabinet alongside natural stone and dark timber elements.

Dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth is recommended; harsh chemical polish should be avoided to preserve the historic patina and surface oxidation formed over centuries.
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