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Elaborately carved Georgian pulpit with a gilded pelican
1735-1801
Churches Conservation Trust
London, United Kingdom
This Georgian pulpit with its elaborate carvings is topped by a gilded pelican feeding her young. Pelican's were symbolic of piety and sacrifice, as they were believed to pierce their chest in order to feed blood to their young. From this elevated box passages from the Bible would be read and explained.
Details
- Title: Elaborately carved Georgian pulpit with a gilded pelican
- Date Created: 1735-1801
- Location: St Swithun, Worcester, Worcestershire
- Location Created: Worcester
- Type: Pulpit
- Rights: ©The CCT/ Andy Marshall
- External Link: St Swithun, Worcester, Worcestershire
- Medium: Wood, Painting
- Photographer: Andy Marshall
- Commissioned by: Churches Conservation Trust
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