PYX COMMUNION WAFER BOX by SWIFT & FISHER

Got this item here, it is sterling. Not sure what it is , is it for snuff or holy water?  it is about 1 1/2 iches tall and 1 3/4 inches diameter. Also  the engraved markings on top have any meaning?

You have yourself a Pyx or Communion Wafer Box. This was used to hold communion wafers and could be taken by a priest to give communion to the sick, on home visits or whatever. It was made by Swift & Fisher (c1912-Present) out of N. Attleboro, MA who are known for making ecclesiastical items. It certainly has some age to it and probably dates to pre-WWII. It probably could bring into the low hundreds. 




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