ECS-S.27:2-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.27:2-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Balston Basin
Description
Silver gilt, circular basin with deep bowl and central boss
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
27B
Description
Dimensions
diameter (actual size): 325mm
Inscription
Inscribed: EDUARDO BALSTON S.T.P
D.D.
MAGISTRI ADJUTORES
ETONAE
A.D. MDCCCLXVII
D.D.
MAGISTRI ADJUTORES
ETONAE
A.D. MDCCCLXVII
Inscription description
scratch weight: 34 oz 7 dwts
Material
silver
Physical description
The Basin is silver gilt, circular with deep bowl and central boss. Flowers and scrolls are chased round the edge.
Production
Person
Whipham, Thomas (Silversmith)
Date
1745
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)
