ECS-S.35:1-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.35:1-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Hetherington Goblet
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Egg-shaped goblet
Comments
A pair of goblets, catalogued together
Other number
34A
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 155mm
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: Chas Wright ?
Lion passant
Date mark: 1769-1770
Maker's mark: Chas Wright ?
Material
silver
Physical description
One of a pair of plain,egg-shaped goblets. Circular gadrooned bases, and rope moulding on the stem. One gilded inside, the other with very faint gilding.
Production
Person
Wright, Charles (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)
