ECS-S.33-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.33-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hetherington Cup
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Baluster shaped cup with domed cover and shell finial
Comments
Cup and cover. Catalogued together.
Other number
33
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 318mm
diameter (actual size): 153mm
diameter (actual size): 140mm
diameter (actual size): 153mm
diameter (actual size): 140mm
Dimension note
Large Diameter is the mouth of the cup
Small Diameter is the foot of the cup
Small Diameter is the foot of the cup
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: Whipham & Wright
Lion passant
Date mark: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: Whipham & Wright
Material
silver
Physical description
Plain baluster shaped cup with domed cover and shell finial, gadrooned edges. Two double-scrolled and foliate handles.
Production
Person
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)
