ECS-S.106:7-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.106:7-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Alwynn Carr Crucifix
Description
Church altar crucifix, with hexagonal-shaped base and support, decorated with blue enamel
Comments
This peice is part of an altar set, comprising one crucifix and six candlesticks.
Other number
106
FDA-A.297:1-7-2013
FDA-A.297:1-7-2013
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 1210mm
width (actual size): 520mm
width (actual size): 520mm
Inscription
Inscribed: MEMORIALE/ CAROLI FITZGERALD WOOD/ ETONENSIS ADMDCCCLXIX SUIS SUBITO/ ABREPTI CRUX HAEC E VOLUNTATE/ PARENTUM DICATA DOMINUM OSTENDIT A LIGNO REGNANTEM
Inscribed: CAPELLAE MINORIS COLL: B: MARIAE DE ETON/ AD MDCCCCXXV
ALWYN CARR ME FECIT
Inscribed: CAPELLAE MINORIS COLL: B: MARIAE DE ETON/ AD MDCCCCXXV
ALWYN CARR ME FECIT
Inscription description
Leopards Head
Lion passant
Date mark: 1924-1925
Maker's mark: Alwyn Carr
Lion passant
Date mark: 1924-1925
Maker's mark: Alwyn Carr
Material
silver
Physical description
The Cross is set on a stem of similar hexagonal form to its matching candlesticks, on a high hexagonal foot. The Cross has a central plaque with cast silver figure of Christ on cross on a blue enamel background. Each arm ends with a cast figure of an angel set against blue enamel background. Fine beading on straight edges of cross.
Production
Person
Carr, Alwynn, 1872 - 1940 (Silversmith)
Date
1924-1925
History and association
Object history note
Given by Lady Powell in 1925 in memory of Charles Fitzgerald Wood (at Eton 1866-1869) drowned in the summer holidays of 1869.
See Eton College Chronicle June 25th 1925.
See Eton College Chronicle June 25th 1925.
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.60, pl. XXIX)
• Eton College Chronicle (June 25th 1925)
• Eton College Chronicle (June 25th 1925)
