ECS-S.14:2-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.14:2-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hanmer Wine Cooler
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Wine Cooler, one of pair
Comments
This pair of wine coolers are engraved with the royal arms of Queen Anne.
They were formerly owned by Sir Thomas Hanmer, Speaker of the House of Commons from 1714 to 1715.
One of a pair
They were formerly owned by Sir Thomas Hanmer, Speaker of the House of Commons from 1714 to 1715.
One of a pair
Other number
14B
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 240mm
Inscription
et geminae placeant inscribed on base
Inscription description
Lion's head erased
Britannia mark
Date mark: 1713
Maker's mark: Louis Mettayer
Scratch weight: 117 oz. 19 dwt
Britannia mark
Date mark: 1713
Maker's mark: Louis Mettayer
Scratch weight: 117 oz. 19 dwt
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a pair of massive wine coolers. The top has a guilloche border enclosing rosettes with two female cast masks on plain scrolled straps. Round the shoulders is a band of trefoil shapes entwined with tassels. The plain body is engraved with the coat of arms of Queen Anne. Pair of reeded and foliate handles. The slightly wider base has two bands of ornament. The arms of Eton College are engraved on the base.
Production
Person
Mettayer, Lewis (Silversmith)
Date
1713
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.15, pl. XI)
• Jones, E. Alfred, Catalogue of The Plate of William Farrer, 1924 (Plate XXIV)
• Bunbury Sale, Christies (Lot 46)
• Jones, E. Alfred, Catalogue of The Plate of William Farrer, 1924 (Plate XXIV)
• Bunbury Sale, Christies (Lot 46)
