ECS-S.3:1-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.3:1-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Renaissance-Style Ewer
Description
Silver ewer; embossed and chased
Comments
Catalogued with its basin 3.2
Other number
3A
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 387mm
Inscription
Inscribed around the body: 'Ex Dono Adami Robyns Socii.A. ONI MDCXIII'
Inscription description
Maker's mark of Simon Owen: cinquefoil and 2 pellets in a shield
Material
silver
Physical description
Renaissance style Ewer with high serpentine handle and circular foot.
On the body are flat circular and oval strapwork panels enclosing embossed sea monsters and flowers.
The handle is chased with scalework and a snake.
On the body are flat circular and oval strapwork panels enclosing embossed sea monsters and flowers.
The handle is chased with scalework and a snake.
Style
Renaissance
Production
Person
Owen, Symon (Silversmith)
Date
1610
History and association
Associated object
ECS-S.184-2015 (associated object)
Object history note
Purchased out of legacy of Adam Robyns, Fellow (1583-1613)
Possibly purchased second hand, as it was sent on approval by William Terry of Lombard Street.
Possibly purchased second hand, as it was sent on approval by William Terry of Lombard Street.
References
• Hussey, C. Eton College, 2nd Ed., 1926 (p. 127, pl.4)
• Jones (p.3/4, p.II)
• Burlington Fine Arts Club, Exhibition of Silver Smiths work, 1901 (pl. LV)
• Jones (p.3/4, p.II)
• Burlington Fine Arts Club, Exhibition of Silver Smiths work, 1901 (pl. LV)
