Basin

18th century

Not on view

This basin was used as a baptismal font by Sir H. Wellwood Moncrieff, 10th bart., minister to East Kilbride 1837–1852, in church previous to his ministry.

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Title: Basin
Maker: Stephen Maxwell (Scottish, active Glasgow, 1781–84)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Scottish
Medium: Pewter
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/4 × 10 in. (9.5 × 25.4 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Pewter
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1914
Object Number: 14.91.3
Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

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