English: Flagon, ruby glass, silver-gilt mounts, stones and enamels, Birmingham 1858-9, mark of John Hardman & Co, designed by John Hardman Powell V&A Museum no. M.39-1972 A flagon was used in both Protestant and Roman Catholic worship to hold the communion wine during Holy Communion. The designer of this example, John Hardman Powell, became chief designer for Hardman’s in 1852. He was the pupil and son-in-law of the influential architect A.W.N. Pugin, who promoted the Gothic as the true Christian style. The flagon, which was shown at the International Exhibition of 1862, continues the Pugin style.