ECS-S.29:3-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.29:3-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Soup Ladle
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Ladle for Oval Soup Tureen (Tureen and lining are catalogued as 29.1 and 29.2)
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.
Other number
29B
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: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: T & W Chawner
Lion passant
Date mark: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: T & W Chawner
Material
silver
Physical description
The plain soup ladle for the Tureen (29.1)
Production
Person
Chawner, Thomas (Silversmith)
Date
1768-1769
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 )