ECS-S.38-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.38-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Luxmoore Cup
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Cup with cover surmounted by a fruit finial
Comments
Engraved with the arms Eton Master Henry Elford Luxmoore (1841–1926), this work was bequeathed by Luxmoore to Philip Ernest Noble, whose brother later presented it to Eton College.
Cup and cover. Catalogued together.
Cup and cover. Catalogued together.
Other number
38
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 483mm
Inscription
Engraved with the arms of Luxmoore
Inscription description
Leopard's head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1774-1775
Maker's mark: James Young & Orlando Jackson
Lion passant
Date mark: 1774-1775
Maker's mark: James Young & Orlando Jackson
Material
silver
Physical description
The cup is urn shaped on circular foot, embossed with laurel leaves. Acanthus leaves in relief on body with swags of chased fruit and flowers. Two handles.
The cover has a beaded edge, fruit finial and bold embossed acanthus leaves.
The cover has a beaded edge, fruit finial and bold embossed acanthus leaves.
Production
Person
Date
1774-1775
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Bequeathed by Henry Elford Luxmoore to Philip Ernest Noble; after Noble's death, purchased by his brother Sir J.H.B. Noble Bart; by whom presented to Eton College
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.25 pl.XIX)
