ECS-S.23:5-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.23:5-2014
Object type
Identification
Description
Salt spoon, one of five assorted
Comments
Group of five assorted salt spoons.
There is a further salt spoon very similar to this but not included in this group of five. Used for the Provost's salt (no. 6)
There is a further salt spoon very similar to this but not included in this group of five. Used for the Provost's salt (no. 6)
Other number
23E
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 106mm
Inscription
Engraved with EC for Eton College
Inscription description
Lion Passant
Date mark: 1799-1800
Maker's mark: William Sumner
Duty mark
Date mark: 1799-1800
Maker's mark: William Sumner
Duty mark
Material
silver
Physical description
One of five assorted salt spoons.
Plain spoon with EC for Eton College engraved on the handle.
Plain spoon with EC for Eton College engraved on the handle.
Production
Person
Sumner, William (Silversmith)
History and association
Object history note
3 spoons not found in 2006, 1 not found in 2013. 5 seen by Shauna Gailey 2014
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.17 )
