Loving Cup
1996/4809
1850-1900 / Ceramic / Crockery / Methodism / Object
Ceramic, glazed
c.1860-1880
This type of two-handled ceramic mug is known as a 'loving cup'. These were used at 'Love Feasts', an early type of Methodist service originating in the Apostolic Church, where members gathered to share a simple meal, with the loving cup being passed around the gathering.
This is a somewhat unusual example dating to the middle of the 19th century, transfer-printed with images of cups of classical antiquity. See also the other loving cups in the Online Collection.
c.1860-1880
This type of two-handled ceramic mug is known as a 'loving cup'. These were used at 'Love Feasts', an early type of Methodist service originating in the Apostolic Church, where members gathered to share a simple meal, with the loving cup being passed around the gathering.
This is a somewhat unusual example dating to the middle of the 19th century, transfer-printed with images of cups of classical antiquity. See also the other loving cups in the Online Collection.
