ECS-S.156:3-2015
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.156:3-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
Lupton's Chapel Candlestick
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Silver and parcel gilt candlestick, with design 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
156C
FDA-A.268:1-3-2013
FDA-A.268:1-3-2013
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 115mm
Dimension note
Inscription
Engraved with the signatures of the Governing Body of Eton in 1990:
Eric Anderson - HEADMASTER
Armstrong of Ilminster - FELLOW
James Spooner - FELLOW
Ralph Allwood - PRECENTOR
Carrington - STEWART OF THE COURTS
Adrian Darby - FELLOW
Eric Anderson - HEADMASTER
Armstrong of Ilminster - FELLOW
James Spooner - FELLOW
Ralph Allwood - PRECENTOR
Carrington - STEWART OF THE COURTS
Adrian Darby - FELLOW
Inscription description
Leopards head
Lion passant
Maker's mark: Elizabeth Matthews
Another mark: EC
Lion passant
Maker's mark: Elizabeth Matthews
Another mark: EC
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a pair of Candlesticks forming a Silver and parcel gilt three piece altar set together with a Cross. The design imitates the vaulting of Lupton's chapel. with yellow . The cross and the candlesticks are engraved with the signatures of the Governing body of Eton in 1990.
Production
Person
Matthews, Elizabeth (Silversmith)
Date
1990
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned from Elizabeth Matthews by Eton College in 1990
