Flagon
James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield (fl.1806-1915)
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, Pewter
Measurements
209 mm (Height); 95 mm (Diameter)382 mm (Circumference)
Place of origin
Oxford
Collection
Newtown, Isle of Wight
NT 528437
Summary
A pewter quart flagon with hinged lid and glass bottom. Commemorates the crew of the Exeter College's (Oxford) rowing eight, 1873.
Marks and inscriptions
Exeter College/Scratch (crest) Eights/1873/R.C. Rouse Bow W. Westmacott 5/A. Haig 2 D.S. Murray 6/W.J. Maxwell 3 G.D. Day 7/W.J. Fanning 4 F. Kingford 8/C.R. Patey Coxn (marked on base) James Dixon and Son 482/Rowell Oxford
Makers and roles
James Dixon and Sons, Sheffield (fl.1806-1915), maker