Communion Cup in Travelling Case

Communion Cup in Travelling Case
Communion Cup in Travelling Case

1750-1800 / God & Faith / John Wesley / Leather / Metal / Other / Sculpture
Copper alloy, leather
early to mid 1700s

This communion cup with its leather travelling case is reputed to have been John Wesley's. Originally it would have been plated, but the plating has worn off. The travelling case would have kept the cup safe from damage and unnecessary wear. The decorative shape of the cup and the elaborate tooling of the leather case indicate quality, but not luxury.