ECS-S.27:1-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.27:1-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Balston Ewer
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Pear shaped ewer on circular, domed foot with double scrolled handle and engraved with a coat of arms
Comments
'By his Will, made in 1884, Balston made a number of bequests to the Provost and Fellows. Among them were the silver tankard and the ewer and basin presented to him by the boys and Masters on his resignation.'
[Source: Balston, Thomas, ‘Dr. Balston at Eton’, 1952, p.93]
[Source: Balston, Thomas, ‘Dr. Balston at Eton’, 1952, p.93]
Other number
27A
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 290mm
Inscription
Engraved with the Balston arms and motto: J'ESPERE
The Ewer is engraved with the Balston arms. The motto: J'ESPERE
The Ewer is engraved with the Balston arms. The motto: J'ESPERE
Inscription description
Leopard's head
Lion passant
Date mark: 1868-1869
Maker's mark:Robert Dicker
Duty mark
Lion passant
Date mark: 1868-1869
Maker's mark:Robert Dicker
Duty mark
Material
silver
Physical description
The Ewer is silver gilt. Pear shaped body on circular domed foot with double scrolled handle. Flowers and scrolls chased around the top, body, and foot.
Production
Person
Date
1868-1869
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Presented to Edward Balston (1817-1891) on the occasion of his retirement as Head Master of Eton College in 1868; by whom bequeathed to Eton College
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.20)
