ECS-S.15:1-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.15:1-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Nelme Tumbler
Description
One of a pair of Tumbler Cups
Comments
One of a pair with 15.2
Other number
15A
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 70mm
diameter (actual size): 890mm
diameter (actual size): 890mm
Dimension note
Diameter of the mouth of the tumbler cup
Inscription
Engraved with the coat of arms of Eton College.
Inscription description
Lion's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1728-1729
Maker's mark: Francis Nelme
Scratch weight: 7oz 14 dwts 12 grs
Lion passant
Date mark: 1728-1729
Maker's mark: Francis Nelme
Scratch weight: 7oz 14 dwts 12 grs
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a pair of plain cups engraved with the arms of Eton College in contemporary scrolled frames similar to those on 16.1-4
Production
Person
Nelme, Francis (Silversmith)
Date
1728-1729
History and association
Object history note
Bought by the College from Francis Nelme in exchange for old plate (see previous inventory)
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.16, pl. XII)
