ECS-S.3:2-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.3:2-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Rennaissance-Style Basin
Description
Circular silver basin, raised central boss with enamelled arms, surrounded by chased and embossed sea monsters
Comments
Catalogued with its accompanying Ewer 3.1
Other number
3B
Description
Dimensions
diameter (actual size): 492mm
Inscription
Inscribed around the raised central boss of Basin: 'Ex Dono Adami Robyns Socii.A. ONI MDCXIII'
Inscription description
Leopards Head crowned
Maker's mark of Symon Owen: cinquefoil and 2 pellets in a shield
Date mark for 1610
Maker's mark of Symon Owen: cinquefoil and 2 pellets in a shield
Date mark for 1610
Material
silver
Physical description
Circular, raised central boss with enamelled arms of Eton College, surrounded by chased and embossed sea monsters.
The edge has flat foliated scrolls and flowers enclosing three panels with embossed sea monsters.
The inner ring has three strapwork panels enclosing shells interspersed with three strapwork panels enclosing sea monsters.
The edge has flat foliated scrolls and flowers enclosing three panels with embossed sea monsters.
The inner ring has three strapwork panels enclosing shells interspersed with three strapwork panels enclosing sea monsters.
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, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p. 3/4, pl II)
• Burlington Fine Arts Club, Exhibition of Silver Smiths work, 1901 (pl. LV)
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p. 3/4, pl II)
• Burlington Fine Arts Club, Exhibition of Silver Smiths work, 1901 (pl. LV)
