ECS-S.30:2-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.30:2-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hetherington Caster
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
One of set of three Casters
Comments
Set of three casters, one larger than the remaining two.
Other number
30B
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 180mm
Inscription
Engraved with the Coat of arms of Eton College and the Donor (Rev. William Hetherington) and EC for Eton College.
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1767-1768
Maker's mark: R Peaston
the lids have the Lion passant and the Maker's mark
Lion passant
Date mark: 1767-1768
Maker's mark: R Peaston
the lids have the Lion passant and the Maker's mark
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a set of three casters. Plain, baluster vase-shaped, with rope edges and twisted finials. Three gadrooned edges.
The piercing on the cover of one is later than the remaining two.
The piercing on the cover of one is later than the remaining two.
Production
Person
Peaston, W & R (Silversmith)
Date
1767-1768
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.22 pl.XVII)
