ECS-S.54-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.54-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Octagonal Salt and Spoon
Description
Plain octagonal salt with salt spoon
Comments
Originally salt and spoon. Spoon missing 2014
Other number
54
Description
Dimensions
width (actual size): 125mm
height (actual size): 46mm
height (actual size): 46mm
Inscription
Engraved with the arms of Eton and the inscription:
In memory of Ottiwell, William and Donald Waterfield Election 1899 given to VI form table.
In memory of Ottiwell, William and Donald Waterfield Election 1899 given to VI form table.
Inscription description
Leopards head
Lion passant
Date mark: 1899-1900
Maker's mark: James Parkes
Lion passant
Date mark: 1899-1900
Maker's mark: James Parkes
Material
silver
Physical description
Plain, octagonal salt engraved with the arms of Eton College. The spoon is missing.
Production
Person
Parkes, James (Silversmith)
Date
1899-1900
History and association
Object history note
In 1996 inventory and 2006 valuation the spoon was still evident. Now missing.
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.38)
