This feature has been compiled from a file of documents and images collated by John Rome in June 2010, and taken from random notes dated October 1965. These notes have been appended to the specific item. The Silverware is held in a Bank Safety Deposit facility and is not normally available for inspection. |
The items are never held in the church overnight. |
REF: 01 | |
Inscribed: | Ex Dono Johannis Dick de Pitkerro in usum Parochiae Suae Nativitatas de Othlaw A.D. 1742 |
Diameter: | 11 Inches |
Depth: | 2.5 Inches |
Weight: | 631 grams |
Silversmith: | Alexander Johnston (Dundee) Active 1739 to 1746 |
Stamp: | AJ K |
Date: | 1742 Approx. |
Notes: |
Translation of Inscription:-
The gift from John Dick, Pitkerro in use Parishes of his birth Othlaw A.D. 1742
(spelling of Oathlaw as Othlaw is as per bowl)
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REF: 02 | |
Inscribed: | Mr. Thos Raiker Min the Kirk Session of Oathlaw 1789. |
Height: | 6.25 inches |
Diameter of Bowl: | 4.375 inches |
Diameter of Base: | 3.1875 inches |
Weight: | 346 grams |
Silversmith: | William Scott (Dundee) Active 1774 to 1799 |
Stamp: | WS M |
Date: | 1789 |
Notes: | See Note 1 Below re Kirk Session Records |
REF: 03 | |
Inscribed: | Ex Dono Eliz Smith in usum Parochiae de Oathlaw 1789. |
Height: | 6.25 inches |
Diameter of Bowl: | 4.375 inches |
Diameter of Base: | 3.1875 inches |
Weight: | 343 grams |
Silversmith: | William Scott (Dundee) Active 1774 to 1799 |
Stamp: | WS M |
Date: | 1789 |
Notes: |
See Note 1 Below re Kirk Session Records
Translation of Inscription :-
The grant from Eliz Smith in use Parish of Oathlaw 1789
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REF: 04 | |
Inscribed: | Extensively with detail of Rev. Stuart’s service to Forfar Prison. |
Height: | 12 inches |
Diameter at Centre: | 6.625 inches |
Weight: | 1041 grams |
Silversmith: | Requires Identification;Possibly Edinburgh based with Victoria tax stamp |
Stamp: | |
Date: | 1860 -1880 Approx |
Notes: |
The Rev. Harry Stuart bequeathed the Communion Flagon and Small Tray in 1880. Rev. Stuart had received this Flagon for acting as Chaplain to Forfar Prison and for his work in superintending extensive repairs to that building.
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REF: 05 | |
Inscribed: | Detail of Rev. Stuart’s service to Forfar Prison. |
Height: | 1.125 inches |
Diameter at Centre: | 6.625 inches |
Weight: | 303 grams |
Silversmith: | Possibly William Peaston - London 1745 - 1755 (reg. 1746) - Specialist Salver Maker |
Stamp: | WP M (on side) |
Date: | 1747 |
Notes: | Salver engraved in 1880 to go with flagon presented for Rev. Harry Stuart’s service to Forfar Prison. |
REF: 06 | |
Inscribed: | Take Eat this is my body broken for you.. |
Height: | 0.625 inches |
Diameter at Centre: | 12 inches |
Weight: | 830 grams |
Maker: | James Dixon & Sons Reg. 1867 Sheffield |
Silversmith: | Whytock & Sons, Dundee |
Stamp: | JD&S Crown Lion i |
Date: | 1901 |
Notes: |
REF: 07 | |
Inscribed: | This do in remembrance of me.. |
Height: | 0.625 inches |
Diameter at Centre: | 12 inches |
Weight: | 830 grams |
Maker: | James Dixon & Sons Reg. 1867 Sheffield |
Silversmith: | Whytock & Sons, Dundee |
Stamp: | JD&S Crown Lion i |
Date: | 1901 |
Notes: |
REF: 08 | |
Inscribed: | Communion Plate gifted by Woman’s Guild to Tannadice Church 1901. |
Height: | 14 inches |
Diameter Top: | 3,75 inches |
Diameter Base: | 6.25 inches |
Weight: | 1172 grams |
Maker: | James Dixon & Sons Reg. 1867 Sheffield |
Silversmith: | Whytock & Sons, Dundee |
Stamp: | JD&S Crown Lion i |
Date: | 1901 |
Notes: |
REF: 09 | |
Inscribed: | This Cup is the New Testament in my Blood. |
Height: | 9 inches |
Diameter Top: | 4.25 inches |
Diameter Base: | 4.125 inches |
Weight: | 688 grams |
Maker: | James Dixon & Sons Reg. 1867 Sheffield |
Silversmith: | Whytock & Sons, Dundee |
Stamp: | JD&S Crown Lion i |
Date: | 1901 |
Notes: |
REF: 10 | |
Inscribed: | This do ye as oft as ye drink it in Remembrance of me. |
Height: | 9 inches |
Diameter Top: | 4.25 inches |
Diameter Base: | 4.125 inches |
Weight: | 674 grams |
Maker: | James Dixon & Sons Reg. 1867 Sheffield |
Silversmith: | Whytock & Sons, Dundee |
Stamp: | JD&S Crown Lion i |
Date: | 1901 |
Notes: |
Session | Mrs Elizabeth Bridson |
Clerk: | Timaru |
Trinity | |
Brechin | |
DD9 7PS | |
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Treasurer: | Mr John Rome |
Flat 31 Dalhousie Court | |
Links Parade | |
Carnoustie | |
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