Altar cruet
1780–1800
Pewter
Overall: 2 1/8 in. × 4 in. (5.4 × 10.2 cm)
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
1923.54
According to the donor, this is an altar cruet used in colonial times. This cruet is probably one of a set of two vessels used to hold vino (wine) and water in religious ceremonies. The engraved letter "A" on the lid is an abbreviation for aqua (water). The set would also likely include a chalice.
Markingsengraved: on lid: "A"
ClassificationsPEWTER
DescriptionPewter altar cruet with plain thumbpiece and hoop handle.Object NameAltar cruet
