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Sacramental Plate, from Bomarsund, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Sacramental Plate, from Bomarsund, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sacramental Plate, from Bomarsund, 1854. Booty from the Crimean War. Amidst the ruins at Bomarsund [in Finland], after the recent bombardment, there was found the Plate represented in the accompanying Illustration. It is of silver, hammered out of the solid metal, of very rude workmanship, and has every appearance of great age. The surface of the Plate, which is gilt, is much defaced by marks which the knife has left, apparently in cutting the Sacramental bread. It is attached to a circular gilt stand, about three inches in height; and formed a portion of a Sacramental service'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Amidst the ruins of Bomarsund in Finland, following the recent bombardment of the Russian fortress during the Crimean War, an intriguing relic was discovered. The Sacramental Plate depicted in this illustration, from the pages of the Illustrated London News in 1854, is a silver plate of considerable age, with a rough and primitive hammered surface that has been gilt. The plate, which measures about three inches in height, is attached to a circular gilt stand and was once a part of a Sacramental service. The surface of the plate, now defaced by the knife marks left from cutting the Sacramental bread, bears the unmistakable signs of its sacred past. The plate's discovery amidst the destruction of war served as a poignant reminder of the profound history and deep-rooted religious traditions that had been disrupted by the conflict. The plate's ornate decoration, though simple, is reminiscent of the celestial realm, with angels and other religious motifs adorning its surface. The plate's age and the circumstances of its discovery make it a valuable memento of a bygone era, a testament to the enduring power of faith and the resilience of human spirit in the face of adversity. The Sacramental Plate, with its intriguing history and religious significance, stands as a fascinating artifact from the 19th century, a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. Its discovery and documentation in the Illustrated London News serves as a reminder of the role that newspapers played in recording and preserving history for future generations.
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