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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Namecommunion beaker
cup
531 781 788
Object NumberABDUA:36869
Other Numberx
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionFrom Danzig (Gdansk). In 1642 two students from Danzig, Andrew Thomson and Peter Specht, came to study in the fourth year of the MA course at King's College, Aberdeen University and in 1643 each donated an engraved silver Danzig beaker to the University. Danzig City Mark to base and makers mark.
DimensionsH: 162.5 mm Dia(rim): 108 mm Dia(base): 85 mm
Materialsmetal, silver
Conditiongood
Completenesscomplete
Associated Object NumberABDUA:36870
Object Production Date1643-1643
Place KeyEurope, Scotland Poland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen University Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Danzig Gdansk
Associated PersonThomson, Andrew
Object History NoteThe object was displayed in the first exhibition ('100 Curiosities') at King's Museum which opened in April 2011.
Inscription ContentANDREAS THOMSONUS/SCOTO-BORUSSUS/COLL:REGABERD/IBID:EDUCAT/DONO DEDIT/1643
Publication NoteLEMUR Database. Stewart, A M, 1978, Three Danzig beakers in old Aberdeen, Aberdeen University Review Vol 47, 4, No 160, Autumn 1978, pp303-307.
Aquisition SourceThomson, Andrew
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