Communion beaker

attributed to Alexander Galloway (active 1657 - died 1702)

Aberdeen Art Gallery

circa 1670-1678

This communion beaker was probably made by the Aberdeen goldsmith, Alexander Galloway as it is punch-marked ‘AG'. This form of communion cup is peculiar to the North East of Scotland. Aberdeen Art Gallery has a prestigious collection of silver, ranging from 17th-century flatware and hollowware to unusual pieces by contemporary makers, but has nothing by Galloway, whose surviving work is extremely rare. This cup is one of a pair and the other one has been purchased by National Museums Scotland. It is proposed that the museums will work in partnership to ensure that both beakers are displayed together.

• Medium: silver
• Dimensions: 14.2 x 11.5 x 8.2cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5000 ( Total: £20,000)
• ArtFunded in: 2009
• Vendor: St Ninian's and Forglen Parish Church

Provenance

Turiff Parish Church since the 17th century.

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