ECS-S.17-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.17-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Goldwin Beer Jug
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Beer Jug
Comments
This jug was presented by William Goldwin (at Eton 1695–1700, Fellow 1733–47). Goldwin was author of Musae Juveniles (1706), which contains one of the earliest descriptions of a game of cricket.
Other number
17
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 227mm
Inscription
Inscribed: Dedit GUIL: GOLDWIN
Coll: Eton: Socius Maij 26: 1747
Engraved with the coat of arms of Eton College.
Coll: Eton: Socius Maij 26: 1747
Engraved with the coat of arms of Eton College.
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1733-1734
Maker's mark: Thomas Mason
Scratch weight: 43 oz. 10 dwts
Lion passant
Date mark: 1733-1734
Maker's mark: Thomas Mason
Scratch weight: 43 oz. 10 dwts
Material
silver
Physical description
Plain, slightly bellied beer jug with large spout and scrolled handle. Moulded base. Engraved with the arms of Eton College in a 'Chippendale' frame.
Production
Person
Mason, Thomas (Silversmith)
Date
1733-1734
History and association
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.16 pl. XIII)
