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19th Century Pair of Pewter Communion Flagons/jugs
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19th Century Pair of Pewter Communion Flagons/jugs

19th century
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This very fine near pair of pewter communion flagons are of good heavy quality and large proportions. Both engraved for 'Free Church Cartsdyke 1845'. Bearing no makers marks but with beautiful patination. The only variation is that one of the thumb pieces has been replaced - please see photographs.

Overall in good condition with no dents or splits. Some signs of age related wear. One has the replacement thumb piece.

Each flagon weighs approx 1.8kg.

Height approx 31cm

Span including handle approx 26.5cm

Base diameter approx 19.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Antique Pewter Communion Flagons to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 09557031
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Engraved inscription across the front: dated 1845.
Heart-shaped handle terminals and moulded bands: Scottish mid-19th-century church pewter work.
Dark grey oxidisation on the base underside: long-term natural aging of old pewter.
Soft rubbing across the handle and rim: communion service handling.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1222433
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Description
This very fine near pair of pewter communion flagons are of good heavy quality and large proportions. Both engraved for 'Free Church Cartsdyke 1845'. Bearing no makers marks but with beautiful patination. The only variation is that one of the thumb pieces has been replaced - please see photographs.
fig 1. A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies.
fig 1. 19th Century Pair of Pewter Communion Flagons/jugs

Overall in good condition with no dents or splits. Some signs of age related wear. One has the replacement thumb piece.

Each flagon weighs approx 1.8kg.

Height approx 31cm

Span including handle approx 26.5cm

Base diameter approx 19.5cm

Date of Manufacture

David Pickett Antiques has dated these Antique Pewter Communion Flagons to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09557031
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Engraved inscription across the front: dated 1845.
Heart-shaped handle terminals and moulded bands: Scottish mid-19th-century church pewter work.
Dark grey oxidisation on the base underside: long-term natural aging of old pewter.
Soft rubbing across the handle and rim: communion service handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
26.5cm (10.43")
Depth
19.5cm (7.68")
Reference Numbers
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SA1222433
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A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies.
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Archive I A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies.

19th Century Pair of Pewter Communion Flagons/jugs

Archive II A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View II
Archive III A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View III
Archive IV A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View IV
Archive V A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View V
Archive VI A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View VI
Archive VII A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View IX
Archive X A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View X
Archive XI A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View XI
Archive XII A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies. View XIII
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A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies.
19th Century Pair of Pewter Communion Flagons/Jugs
Ref: SA1222433
A pair of matching 19th-century pewter communion flagons featuring domed hinged lids, thumbpiece levers, scroll handles, and engraved inscriptions on the cylindrical bodies.
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  • ObjectMetalware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourPewter Grey
  • MotifsDomed lid, Thumbpiece lever, Scroll handle, Moulded base
  • SizeH 31 cm (12 in) x W 26.5 cm (10 in) x D 19.5 cm (8 in)

This pair of nineteenth-century Victorian pewter communion flagons exhibits a uniform pewter grey colour with an aged patinated finish. Each vessel features a cylindrical body with horizontal moulded banding, resting upon a wide stepped base. Further details include a domed hinged lid with a central finial, a cast scroll handle, and a thumbpiece lever, noting that one thumbpiece has been replaced. The bodies are engraved with inscriptions reading Free Church Cartsdyke 1845. Measuring 31 cm high, 26.5 cm wide, and 19.5 cm deep, these substantial metalware items weigh approximately 1.8 kg each. They suit placement on a dining room sideboard top as decorative display pieces or as functional containers in a traditional interior setting.

FAQs

A communion flagon is a lid-covered metal pitcher historically used in Christian liturgical services to hold consecrated wine prior to distribution during the Eucharist.

Most 19th-century flagons were cast using pewter, a tin-based alloy blended with copper, antimony, or lead, assembled with hand-soldered handles and hinged thumbpiece lids.

Authentic pieces typically feature touchmarks or makers stamps near the rim or base, subtle casting seam lines, age-appropriate oxidisation, and hand-engraved inscriptions.

Pewter flagons can be displayed as decorative accents on a wooden sideboard, arranged on open shelving alongside glassware, or styled as a focal point within a mantelpiece arrangement.

Dust regularly with a soft dry cloth and wash gently using lukewarm water and neutral soap if necessary, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemical cleaners that strip historical patina.
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