ECS-S.19:4-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.19:4-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hennell Salt
Description
Circular salt, one of four
Comments
Set of four
Other number
19D
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 60mm
diameter (actual size): 950mm
diameter (actual size): 950mm
Inscription
Engraved with a fleur-de- lis crest and EC ( for Eton College)
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1771
Maker's mark: D & R Hennell
Lion passant
Date mark: 1771
Maker's mark: D & R Hennell
Material
silver
Physical description
One of four salts, circular, and plain on moulded pedestal foot, with gadrooned upper and lower edges.
Insides gilt.
Engraved with a fleur-de-lis crest and EC (for Eton College)
Insides gilt.
Engraved with a fleur-de-lis crest and EC (for Eton College)
Production
Person
Hennell, D & R (Silversmith)
Date
1771
History and association
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.17 pl. XIV)
