FDA-A.932-2020
Parts
Object number
FDA-A.932-2020
Object type
Identification
Title
Butterworth Cabinet
Description
Oak and glazed cabinet with two drawers, shelf and silver plaque on top
Comments
Eton College Chronicle, June 28 1917, p. 250, reports, “Our musical library has recently received a valuable addition consisting of the complete works of Bach (forty-six bound Volumes in the Bach-Gesellschaft edition) and a beautifully illustrated treatise on historical and rare instruments by Hopkins. These books were formerly the property of the late George S.K. Butterworth, O.E., to whom a tribute was paid in the concert programme of last December. They are presented to us in his memory by his father, Sir Alexander Kaye Butterworth, to whom our warmest thanks are due.”
Description
Content (other)
Dimensions
height: 1240mm
width: 1050mm
depth: 510mm
width: 1050mm
depth: 510mm
Inscription
Plaque on top with silver assay marks and engraved lettering: 'These volumes /from the library of / George Butterworth / who was killed in battle / at Pozières on August 5th 1916 / were presented to the Music Schools / by his Father.'
Material
oak
glass
silver
glass
silver
Physical description
Oak, glazed and silver-mounted cabinet; the rectangular moulded top above two drawers with brass handles and two glazed doors enclosing a shelf, on a platform base; the top inset with an engraved silver plaque with silver assay marks and an inscription'; back not inspected
Production
Date
1918
Note
The hallmark on this plaque is London, 1918. C&A maker’s mark is of Corke & Apthorp (successors to Corke Brothers), Northampton Square, London EC1. Corke Brothers were manufacturers to the trade, specialising in silver and gold mounts to items like dressing cases, leatherwork, &c., including, tips. corners and monograms, &c. They would have supplied work to the retail trade in general and firms like Asprey. The Librarian at Goldsmiths’ Hall. confirme dthat to Mf 04/05/2020.
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Collection of George Sainton Kaye Butterworth (1885 - 1916); presented to Eton College by his father, Sir Alexander Kaye Butterworth, in 1917, in memory of his son
