ECS-S.156:1-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.156:1-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Lupton's Chapel Cross
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Silver and parcel gilt cross with design at base that imitates vaulting
Comments
Elizabeth Matthews taught in the Drawing Schools of Eton College and made this altar set at Eton. The pieces were assayed in London.
Other number
156A
FDA-A.268:1-3-2013
FDA-A.268:1-3-2013
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 460mm
Dimension note
Inscription
Engraved with the signatures of the Governing Body of Eton in 1990:
Robert Lincoln - VISITOR
Ian Duncan McKinnon - LOWER MASTER
Patrick Bateson - FELLOW
Peter Swinnington-Dyer - FELLOW
Douglas Hurd - FELLOW
TSB Card - VICE-PROVOST [ Timothy Stormont Bardsley Card]
Robert Lincoln - VISITOR
Ian Duncan McKinnon - LOWER MASTER
Patrick Bateson - FELLOW
Peter Swinnington-Dyer - FELLOW
Douglas Hurd - FELLOW
TSB Card - VICE-PROVOST [ Timothy Stormont Bardsley Card]
Inscription description
Leopards head
Lion passant
Date mark: 1990
Maker's mark: Elizabeth Matthews
Another mark EC
Lion passant
Date mark: 1990
Maker's mark: Elizabeth Matthews
Another mark EC
Material
silver
Physical description
The cross of a Silver and parcel gilt three piece altar set which comprises a Cross and two candlesticks, the design imitates the vaulting of Lupton's chapel. The cross is set with yellow topaz. The cross and the candlesticks are engraved with the signatures of the Governing body of Eton in 1990.
The cross has the Arms of Eton and is inscribed 1440-1990
The cross has the Arms of Eton and is inscribed 1440-1990
Production
Person
Matthews, Elizabeth (Silversmith)
Date
1990
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned from Elizabeth Matthews by Eton College in 1990
