ECS-S.76-2014
Parts
Object number
ECS-S.76-2014
Object type
Identification
Title
Luxmoore Fish Slice and Fork
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Fish Slice and fork
Other number
76
Description
Dimensions
length (actual size): 374mm
length (actual size): 273mm
length (actual size): 273mm
Dimension note
Fish Slice 374mm long
Fork 273 mm long
Fork 273 mm long
Inscription
Lettering on either side (narrower side) of the handle of both the fish slice and fork: 'IN USUM SOCIORUM / REGAL: COL: ETON. D.D.' and 'CAROLUS LUXMOORE. 1853.'
Inscription description
Leopards head
Lion passant
Duty mark
Date mark: Blade 1852-1853, Handle 1853-1854
Maker's mark: George W. Adams of Chawner & Co.
Lion passant
Duty mark
Date mark: Blade 1852-1853, Handle 1853-1854
Maker's mark: George W. Adams of Chawner & Co.
Material
silver
Physical description
Fish slice and fork, both with a pierced design and similarly engraved with fish and river weeds. The handles with lions heads and flower swags.
Production
Person
Adams, George W. (Silversmith)
Date
1852-1853
History and association
Object history note
Given by Charles Luxmoore
Previous ownership
References
• Jones, E. Alfred, The Plate of Eton College, The London Saint Catherine Press, 1938 (p.45)
