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Object number

ECS-S.15:1-2014

Object type

cup

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

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

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)
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