ECS-S.26-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.26-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
De Lamerie Tray
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Elaborate and large tray
Comments
Paul de Lamerie is the most famous of all 18th-century English goldsmiths and this is one of his grandest works. However, the imposing coat of arms is not original and was added by a later owner, Baron Carrington. Unfortunately, the later engraving is not sympathetic to the remarkably fine putti and floral swag decorations of de Lamerie.
Charles Wynn-Carington, 1st Marquess of Lincolnshire (1843–1928) presented the tray to Eton, in memory of the visit of the Etonian Generals to the College in May 1919.
Charles Wynn-Carington, 1st Marquess of Lincolnshire (1843–1928) presented the tray to Eton, in memory of the visit of the Etonian Generals to the College in May 1919.
Other number
26
Description
Dimensions
width (actual size): 497mm
length (actual size): 645mm
length (actual size): 645mm
Inscription
Inscribed on the front: The gift of Charles Marquess of Lincolnshire, K.G. /
In memory of the visit of the Etonian Generals to the College and school on May 20th 1919
Inscribed on the back: Remember Lieut: The Viscount Wendover, Royal Horse Guards who fell in the charge of the Blues near Ypres on May 13th 1918 aged 19.
In memory of the visit of the Etonian Generals to the College and school on May 20th 1919
Inscribed on the back: Remember Lieut: The Viscount Wendover, Royal Horse Guards who fell in the charge of the Blues near Ypres on May 13th 1918 aged 19.
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1738
Maker's mark: Paul de Lamerie
Scratch weight: 28oz 1 dwt
Lion passant
Date mark: 1738
Maker's mark: Paul de Lamerie
Scratch weight: 28oz 1 dwt
Material
silver
Physical description
Large rectangular tray. The outer border has intricate cast work. The four corners have lion masks below which putti play with varied objects: snake, caiman, necklace, and feather. Possibly symbols of the four quarters of the world. Four grotesque masks divide the straight edges linked with swags of fruit and flowers. The inner border has chased Rococo shells, scrolls and flowers. It stands on four large feet. Engraved, after 1796, with the arms of Smith, Barons Carrington.
Beneath the arms, the motto: TENAX IN FIDE.
Beneath the arms, the motto: TENAX IN FIDE.
Production
Person
de Lamerie, Paul, 1688 - 1751 (Silversmith)
Date
1738
History and association
Object history note
Earl Carrington also Marquess of Lincolnshire
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.19, pl. XVI)
