ECS-S.16:3-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.16:3-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Nelme Beer Jug
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
One of a set of four beer jugs
Comments
One of a set of four with 16.1 and 16.2 and 16.4
Other number
16C
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 190mm
Inscription
Engraved with the coat of arms of Eton College.
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1728
Maker's mark: Francis Nelme
Scratch weight: 31 oz. 17 dwts
Lion passant
Date mark: 1728
Maker's mark: Francis Nelme
Scratch weight: 31 oz. 17 dwts
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a set of four beer jugs engraved with the arms of Eton College in a contemporary scrolled frame similar to those on 15.1-2.
The plain, slightly bellied jug has a scolled handle and a short indentation for a lip, and has a simple, circular domed foot.
The top of the handle is attached to a plain flat plate on the body of the jug, and the bottom to an oval plate.
The plain, slightly bellied jug has a scolled handle and a short indentation for a lip, and has a simple, circular domed foot.
The top of the handle is attached to a plain flat plate on the body of the jug, and the bottom to an oval plate.
Production
Person
Nelme, Francis (Silversmith)
Date
1728
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)
• Hussey, C. Eton College, 2nd Ed., 1926 (p.130, pl. 8)
• Hussey, C. Eton College, 2nd Ed., 1926 (p.130, pl. 8)
