ECS-S.28:1-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.28:1-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Luxmoore Condiment Vase
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Condiment vase (Caster)
Comments
The three condiment vases are catalogued together
Other number
28A
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 229mm
Inscription
According to Jones, p. 21 inscribed on the separate wooden stand (not found 2014):
REGALI COLLEGIO B. MARIAE DE ETONA
NATALICIUM PII FUNDATORES AGENTI DIEM
PROPTER PLURIMA BENEFICIA IN SE SUOSQUE
PER CL ANNOS COLLATA
GRATO ANIMO D.D.
HENRICUS ELFORD LUXMOORE OCTOGENARIUS
MCMXXI
REGALI COLLEGIO B. MARIAE DE ETONA
NATALICIUM PII FUNDATORES AGENTI DIEM
PROPTER PLURIMA BENEFICIA IN SE SUOSQUE
PER CL ANNOS COLLATA
GRATO ANIMO D.D.
HENRICUS ELFORD LUXMOORE OCTOGENARIUS
MCMXXI
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1761-1762
Maker's mark: Emick Romer
The lids have the Lion passant and the maker's mark
Lion passant
Date mark: 1761-1762
Maker's mark: Emick Romer
The lids have the Lion passant and the maker's mark
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a set of three vase shaped condiment vases, (casters) with gadrooned edges, shells on the shoulders and fluted bodies, embossed with swags of flowers. Three handles. One larger than the remaining two.
The original wooden stand is mentioned by Jones, not found 2014
The original wooden stand is mentioned by Jones, not found 2014
Production
Person
Romer, Emick (Silversmith)
Date
1761-1762
History and association
Object history note
Donated by Luxmoore in 1921
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.21)
