ECS-S.48:2-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.48:2-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Small Sugar Sifter Spoon
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
One of two sugar sifter spoons
Comments
Catalogued with its accompanying sugar sifter spoon
Other number
48
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 120mm
Inscription
Engraved with EC for Eton College
Inscription description
Leopards head crowned
Lion passant
Date mark: 1798-1799
Maker's mark: William Sumner
Lion passant
Date mark: 1798-1799
Maker's mark: William Sumner
Material
silver
Physical description
One plain large spoon, engraved with the arms of Eton College. This accompanying smaller spooon engraved E.C. For Eton College, possibly part of a broken set. (Nos. 46 and 47)
Production
Person
Sumner, William (Silversmith)
Date
1798-1799
History and association
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.34 (c))
