ECS-S.29:2-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.29:2-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Soup Tureen Lining
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Oval Tureen lining. (Tureen and ladle are catalogued as 29.1 and 29.3)
Comments
The Tureen, lid, lining and ladle are catalogued together
These four parts have continuously been catalgued as just three parts, the Tureen and lid being together.
These four parts have continuously been catalgued as just three parts, the Tureen and lid being together.
Other number
29C
Description
Inscription
Inscribed with the coat of arms of the Donor, William Hetherington on Tureen, lining and ladle.
Engraved with the College arms and EC.
Engraved with the College arms and EC.
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1750
Maker's mark: T. Gilpin
Scratch weight: 52 oz 3 dwts
Lion passant
Date mark: 1750
Maker's mark: T. Gilpin
Scratch weight: 52 oz 3 dwts
Material
silver
Physical description
The oval lining for the Tureen (29.1) is missing its handles
Production
Person
Gilpin, Thomas (Silversmith)
Date
1750
History and association
Object history note
Donated by Rev. William Hetherington
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.21 p. XVII)
• Hussey, C. Eton College, 2nd Ed., 1926 (p. 128 pl. 6)
• Hussey, C. Eton College, 2nd Ed., 1926 (p. 128 pl. 6)
