Tall, tapered beakers were used domestically in the Netherlands prior to the Reformation and later as church silver as well. This practice carried over to colonial New York, where beakers of this type, engraved with figures representing hope, faith, and charity, were used as communion vessels in Dutch Reformed churches. Interlaced strapwork and foliate ornament are characteristic of both Dutch and American examples. The beaker attributed to Jurian Blanck, Jr., is engraved around its rim with a Dutch inscription that translates, "Given as a token of devotion and loyalty to the Church in Kingston 1683." The accompanying beaker was made to match by Benjamin Wynkoop and bears a similar presentation inscription, dated 1711.

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