ECS-S.151:1-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.151:1-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Johnstone Candlestick
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Adam style silver candlesticks
Other number
151A
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 292mm
Dimension note
Inscription
PRESENTED TO THE REVD R JOHNSTONE MA/ BY THE PARISHIONERS OF MORETON SAY ON HIS MARRIAGE
Inscription description
Lion passant
Anchor: Birmingham
Date mark: 1881-1882
Duty mark
Maker's mark: F. Elkington
With design registration for 21st July 1875
Anchor: Birmingham
Date mark: 1881-1882
Duty mark
Maker's mark: F. Elkington
With design registration for 21st July 1875
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a pair of Adam style silver candlesticks. Four rams head masks on the square stem shoulders. Stem narrows to a square foot with four flayed lions skins. The stem is decorated with ivy strands and acanthus leaves.
Production
Person
Elkington, Frederick (Silversmith)
Date
1881-1882
History and association
Object history note
Presented to Revd. R. Johnstone on his marriage.
Given by his grand daughter Miss N. Johnstone to Eton in 1982
Given by his grand daughter Miss N. Johnstone to Eton in 1982
Previous ownership
