1) Silver communion cup, late 17th century. 2) Fitted inkstand, silver plate on copper, 19th century. Part of the Gordon bequest. Mrs Gordon bequeathed a total of 153 objects to the Bowes Museum. Mrs Gordon was widow of the Bishop of Jarrow and a member of the Durham Colleges Council.
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Title of artwork, date
Communion cup & inkstand, 1775–1900
Date supported
1963
Medium and material
Silver, copper
Gifted by
Mrs M S Gordon
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