ECS-S.158-2015

Parts

Object number

ECS-S.158-2015

Object type

flatware service

Identification

Title

Talbot Flatware Service
Talbot Plate

Title Type

assigned by cataloguer
series

Description

Flatware service in wooden canteen; white lettering on lid

Comments

This set is thought to have been left to the College for the use of the Provost.
2000 - 70 spoons/ 54 forks/ 3 ladles/ 4 misc
2006 - 70 spoons/ 54 forks/ 3 ladles/ 4 misc
2013 - 62 spoons/ 29 forks/ 3 ladles/ 2 misc

Other number

158
FDA-A.165-2010

Description

Dimensions

height: 275mm
width: 583mm
depth: 330mm

Dimension note

Inscription

All marked with the Talbot Crest

Inscription description

Leopards head
Lion passant
Duty mark
Date mark: 1882-1883
Maker's mark: F.Higgins

Material

silver

Physical description

A flatware service of dog nose pattern. All marked with the Talbot Crest and in a wooden canteen. For the use of the Provost.
In 2013 the service comprises:
18 Large spoons
22 Dessert spoons
8 Large forks
21 Small forks
11 tea spoons
6 Coffee spoons
5 salt spoons
2 sauce ladles
1 sugar ladle
1 cake knife
1 butter knife