ECS-S.32:4-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.32:4-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hetherington Salver
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
One of a set of five circular salvers
Comments
One of a set of five salvers. Catalogued together.
Other number
32D
Description
Dimensions
diameter (actual size): 203mm
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: 1769-1770
Maker's mark: J Carter
Scratch weight: 13oz 18 dwts
Lion passant
Date mark: 1769-1770
Maker's mark: J Carter
Scratch weight: 13oz 18 dwts
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a 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
1769-1770
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)
