ECS-S.34:3-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.34:3-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hetherington Candlestick
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
One of two pairs of candlesticks
Comments
Two pairs of Candlesticks, catalogued together
Other number
34C
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 307mm
Inscription
Engraved with the Coat of arms of Eton College and the Donor (Rev. William Hetherington) on the base and EC for Eton College.
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: William Cafe
Lion passant
Date mark: 1768-1769
Maker's mark: William Cafe
Material
silver
Physical description
One of two pairs of candlesticks. A Corinthian column, with greek palmettes on the four corners of the square gadrooned bases, wooden bottoms.
Production
Person
Cafe, William, c.1730 - ? (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)
