ECS-S.32-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.32-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hetherington Salvers
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Set of five circular salvers
Comments
Set of five salvers. Catalogued together.
Other number
32A
Description
Dimensions
diameter (actual size): 349mm
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: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: J Carter
Scratch weight: 41oz 3 dwts
Lion passant
Date mark: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: J Carter
Scratch weight: 41oz 3 dwts
Material
silver
Physical description
Set of five circular salvers of the same pattern. One large, four small.
Plain, with shaped and gadrooned edge on three ball and claw feet.
Plain, with shaped and gadrooned edge on three ball and claw feet.
Production
Person
Carter, John (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.22 pl.XVII)
