ECS-S.1-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.1-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Coconut Cup
Description
Silver-gilt and coconut cup; rim mount engraved with text, coconut held by three decorated straps, on a silver-gilt foot
Other number
1
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 200mm
Inscription
Pounced lettering around the band: 'Ex.dono.mri.Johis.Edmons.theologie.Professoris.quondum.socii.hui.collegii.'
Material
silver
coconut
coconut
Physical description
Coconut enclosed in a silver gilt framework of three jointed straps of gothic foliage, on a plain circular foot.
The circular bosses on the body straps were once enamelled.
Bands of hatched 'V' shaped ornament top and base.
The circular bosses on the body straps were once enamelled.
Bands of hatched 'V' shaped ornament top and base.
Production
Person
Unknown (Silversmith)
Date
c. 1500-1525
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.1 and frontispiece)
