Silverware 1900–present | Queens' College

1902 Rose Bowl — Watson

No college marks. Inscribed “Hall & C^o. // 56 King S^t. Manch^r.”

Diameter 183mm, height 108mm, both excluding handles.

Hallmark London, date-letter ‘g’ for 1902.

The donor, by bequest in 2017, was Peter Gordon Watson (1930–2017): matric. 1950, B.A. 1953, M.B.,B.Ch. 1956, M.A. 1957. M.R.C.S.,L.R.C.P. 1956. D.O. 1960. F.R.C.S. 1963. F.C.Ophth. 1988, Hon. F.R.C.Ophth. 1995. Consultant Ophthalmologist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital 1965–95. Associate Lectureship in Clinical Medicine 1976–95. Fellow-Commoner 1985–.

1906 Cigar Lamp — Barker [91]

Shaped circular cigar lamp, wavy edge. Engraved under base “d.d. // GULIELMUS ALANUS BARKER // 1953–55”.

Diameter 8.5cms. Weight 126gms.

Maker rubbed, hallmark Birmingham 1906.

The donor (William) Alan Barker (1923–1988) was a Fellow 1953–55. Formerly a master at Eton College. Married Jean, later Baroness Trumpington, 1954. Headmaster of The Leys School, Cambridge 1958–75. Later Headmaster of University College School, Hampstead.

1906 Inkstand — Fitzpatrick [253]

Ink stand, of rectangular shape with scalloped rim and resting on four pad feet. Having two square glass bottles with silver tops, each top engraved with a lion trampling a dragon with motto “FORTIS FORTIORI CEDAT”. Base engraved with the arms of Christ’s College (motto “SOUVENT ME SOUVIENT”) and the inscription “Presented to // Rev. T.C. Fitzpatrick // by the Servants of // Christ’s College // on his appointment as // President of Queens College // ·:1906:· ”.

Length 221mm, width 153mm. Gross weight 792 gms.

Maker’s mark: DM for David Munsey, Cambridge. Hallmark London, date-letter ‘k’ for 1906.

1906 Inkstand — Wood [125]

Silver reed & ribbon capstan inkstand. Inscription: “Presented to // Rev C.T. Wood // by the scholars and teachers of // Jesus Lane Sunday School Cambridge // in grateful recognition of his services as superintendent // 1906–7”.

Maximum diameter 14cms. Weight 514gms. Loaded.

Maker rubbed. Hallmark Birmingham date-letter ‘g’ for 1906.

The Revd Charles Travers Wood (1875–1961). At Pemboke College: matric. 1894, B.A. 1897, M.A. 1901. Cross-country running ‘blue’ 1897. At Queens’ College: Fellow (1900–), Divinity and Hebrew Lecturer, Chaplain, Dean (1907–40), B.D. 1920. University Lecturer in Divinity 1926–40. Rector of St Botolph’s, Cambridge, 1940. A leading force in the Queens’ House Mission, first in Peckham, then in Rotherhithe, and in the Scouting movement in Cambridge.

1909 Salver — Fitzpatrick [251]

Chippendale salver, with geometric scalloped rim, resting on three volute feet. Engraved with the College Arms and inscription “THOMAE CAECILIO FITZPATRICK A.M. // COLL. REGIN. CANT. PRAESIDI // OMNIA BONA AUSPICATI // D. D. // ALUMNI DOMUS // A.D. VI. KAL. SEPT. MCMXII.”

Diameter: 412mm. Weight: 2000 gms.

Maker DM for David Munsey, Cambridge. Hallmark London 1909. Numbered 131.

Bequeathed by Mrs Fitzpatrick 1965. Thomas Cecil Fitzpatrick (1861–1931) was President 1906–31. The date 1912 August 27 was that of his marriage to Anne (or Annie) Rosa Cook (1882–1964).

1911 Centrepiece — Fitzpatrick [250]

Centrepiece, having a central, 255mm diameter, bowl suspended by three double scroll legs, with three scroll arms each of which holding a matching 120mm bowl. Standing on a concave sided triangular base. The base engraved in the centre with the College Arms and inscription on the side: “THOMAE CAECILIO FITZPATRICK A.M. // COLL. REGIN. CANT. PRAESIDI // d. d. // OBSERVANTIAE GRATIA ET AMORIS SOCII DOMUS // A.D. VI. KAL. SEPT. MCMXII.”

Height 340mm. Weight 3306 gms.

Maker’s mark H over W & C^o. over L^d. for Horace Woodward & Co Ltd. Hallmark London 1911.

The donor in 1962 was Mrs Fitzpatrick. Thomas Cecil Fitzpatrick (1861–1931) was President 1906–31. The date 1912 August 27 was that of his marriage to Anne (or Annie) Rosa Cook (1882–1964).

1911 Photo frame — Fitzpatrick [254]

Photograph frame with ribbon-bow surmount.

Internal size 8″ x 6″.

Makers mark: E·M & S, for E. Mander & Son. Hallmark Birmingham, date-letter ‘m’ for 1911.

Left on his death by Thomas Cecil Fitzpatrick (1861–1931). At Christ’s College: matric. 1881, B.A. 1885, M.A. 1889. Fellow and Chaplain of Christ’s 1888–1906, Dean 1890–1906. At the University of Cambridge: Assistant Demonstrator in Experimental Physics 1888–1906. At Queens’ College: President 1906–31. The photograph appears to show him in the academic robes of Vice-Chancellor, a post that he held 1915, 1916, and 1928. He is pictured at the entrance to the garden staircase of the President’s Lodge.

1912 Cake Knife [75]

A xylonite handled cake knife with serrated blade and silver ferrule.

Length 41cms. Weight 144gms.

By Harrison Brothers and Howson. Hallmark on ferrule for Sheffield 1912.
Was item [75] in 1959 inventory. Erroneously assigned [25] in inventories from 1991 onwards.

1912 Coffee Pot — No. 2 O.C.B. [19]

Shaped oval part panelled coffee pot. Engraved “To the // President and Fellows // of // Queens’ College // Cambridge // from // ‘A’ Company // No.2. O.C.B. // Jan to May 1918”.

Height 20cms. Weight 436 gms. 14oz.

Maker: Mappin & Webb. Hallmark and date illegible. Possibly London 1912^{[1941 catalogue]}.

The donor in 1918 was ‘A’ Company of the No. 2 Officer Cadet Battalion, who were billeted in Queens’ College from January to May 1918.

1919 Inkstand — Hopwood [138]

Cut edge treasury ink stand dish. Boar’s head badge on left pot lid, college arms on right pot lid. Inscription on base: “COLLEGII REGINALIS // PRAESIDENTI ET SOCIIS // SOCIVS HONORIS CAUSA // d · d // FRANK LLOYD HOPWOOD // HOSPITII S· BARTHOLOMAEI // VICEDECANUS // A·S· MCMXL”

Dimensions 25 x 17cms. Weight 992gms.

Maker’s mark: C.S over & over H over S for C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd. Hallmark London date ‘d’ for 1919.

The donor Frank Lloyd Hopwood (1884–1954) was elected to an Honorary Fellowship of Queens’ College in 1940. He was the senior staff member of St Bartholomew’s Hospital Medical College, London, present in Queens’ when their pre-clinical classes were evacuated here during World War II.

1919 Candlesticks — Watson

Two candlesticks. No college marks.

Height 235mm. Oval bases.

Maker M&W for Mappin & Webb. Hallmark Sheffield date-letter ‘b’ for 1919.

1920 Cigarette Box — Laffan/Sleeman [101]

Rectangular plain cushion cigarette box. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and “Coll: Regin: // Rob: G. D. Laffan et Cyr: M. Sleeman. // Socii // 1920.”

Dimensions 14 x 9 x 5cms. Weight 354gms.

Maker: indistinct, hallmark: indistinct.

The donor Revd Robert George Dalrymple Laffan (1887–1972), B.A., M.A.(Oxon.). President of the Oxford Union. Fellow 1912–. Chaplain to the Forces in the Great War; Order of St Sava (5th Class), Serbia. University Lecturer in History 1926–53. Photo 1958.
The donor Cyril Montagu Sleeman (1883–1971): at Christ’s College matric. 1902, B.A. 1905, M.A. 1909. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1912–46.

1921 Jug [18]

Plain pear shaped covered hot milk jug, engraved with the boar’s head badge.

Height 20cms, weight 386gms.

By Edward Barnard and Sons, Birmingham 1921.

Purchased 1923 March ^{[Note in 1883 audit book]}.

1924 Fruit Bowl — Goodyear [130]

Footed fruit or nut bowl, with quatrefoil guilloche mouts with shell and scroll accents. Engraved “D.D. // F. R. D. GOODYEAR // SOCIVS MCMLXVI”.

Dimensions 27 x 20 x 11cms. Weight 745gms.

Maker: Ollivants & Botsford. Hallmark Birmingham date-letter ‘Z’ for 1924.
Added to inventory circa 1973.

The donor in 1966 was Francis Richard David Goodyear (1936–87), Fellow 1960–66. Professor of Latin at Bedford College London 1966–83. F.B.A. 1984. Professor of Classics at the University of Witwatersrand 1984–.

1924 Tray - Mathias

Large oval tray, with two handles. Dimensions 565 x 410mm, excluding handles.

Maker’s mark: E.J over G in shield (Ellis Jacob Greenberg). Hallmark London date-letter ‘i’ for 1924.

The donor (by bequest) was Professor Peter Mathias (1928–2016): at Jesus College: matric. 1948, B.A. 1951, M.A. 1955, Research Fellow 1952. At University of Cambridge: Assistant Lecturer in Economics and Politics 1955–60, Lecturer in History 1960–68. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1955–68. At University of Oxford: Chichele Chair of Economic History 1968–87, Fellow of All Soul’s College 1968–87. F.B.A. 1977. C.B.E. 1984. Master of Downing College Cambridge 1987–95. Honorary Fellow of Queens’ and Jesus Colleges 1987–, and of Downing College 1995–. Photo 1958.

1925 Napkin Rings — Cook et al. [55] [119] [121] [128] [56]

Napkin rings, each engraved with a serial number.

[55]:
Nos 1–10: Hallmark Sheffield ‘h’ for 1925. Maker’s mark: TB over &S. Inscribed with boar’s head badge and “Coll. Regin. d.d. A.B. Cook Litt.D. 1926”.
Nos 11,12: same as 1–10, but date ‘m’ for 1929.
Nos 13,15,16: same as 1–10 without donor engraving, but date ‘r’ for 1934.
Nos 14,17–24: same as 13,15,16 but date ‘N’ for 1955.
[119]:
Nos 25,27–30: Hallmark London ‘g’ for 1962. Maker’s mark: CJV over L^D.
[121]:
Nos 31–36: Hallmark London ‘k’ for 1964. Maker’s mark: C.J.V over L^d.
[128]:
Nos 37–42: Hallmark London ‘r’ for 1972. Maker’s mark: M&C^o in two overlapping circles.
[56]:
Nos 43–48: Hallmark London ‘I’ for 1944. Maker’s mark: EB in shield.
[Subsequent additions, erroneously given duplicate inventory number 57]:
Nos 26,49–51: Hallmark London manuscript ‘M’ for 1986. Maker’s mark: PMW. Inscribed “QUEENS’ COLLEGE”.
No. 52: Hallmark Birmingham ‘X’ for 1947. Maker’s mark: J T & S. Second-hand, monogram, no college marks. Donated 1989.
No. 53: Hallmark Birmingham, date unclear. Maker’s mark: MK. Inscribed internally: “from R. Summers 91–2”.
No. 54: Hallmark Birmingham, date unclear. Maker’s mark: J R. Donated 1985.
Nos 55–60: Hallmark London, date script ‘Q’ for 1990. Maker’s mark: HB^s&H.
Nos 61–68: Hallmark Birmingham, date script ‘X’ for 1997. Maker’s mark: K.M.S.
Nos 69–78: Hallmark London, date Queen’s head for 2003. Maker’s mark: PS.
Nos 79–89: Hallmark London, date script ‘q’ for 2015. Maker’s mark: SH.
Nos: 90–104: no marks. Not solid silver.

The donor for Nos 1-12, to celebrate his Litt.D. degree, was Arthur Bernard Cook (1868–1952): at Trinity College: undergraduate matriculated 1887, B.A. 1891, M.A. 1891, Fellow 1893–99. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1900–, Vice-President 1935–. At the University of Cambridge: Reader in Classical Archaeology 1907–31, Professor of Classical Archaeology 1931–34. Litt.D. 1926. F.B.A. 1941. Portrait painted 1933.
The donor in 1989 for No. 52, Dr Blas Bruni-Celli (1925–2013), was a Venzuelan author and academic, and a visiting Professor in the Michaelmas Term 1988, holding a Professorial Fellowship at Queens’ College. He remained as a Bye-Fellow for the Lent and Easter Terms 1989.
The donor in 1992 for No. 53, Prof. Robert Samuel Summers (1933–2019), was a Law Professor at Cornell University. He was the Arthur Goodhart Visiting Professor in Legal Science at Cambridge 1991–92, and a Professorial Fellow at Queens’ College.

1926 Salver — Munro [10]

Shaped circular moulded border salver on 3 pad feet. Engraved with the College arms. Inscription: “COLLEGII REGINALIS // SOCIIS DONO DEDIT // A. MVNRO VICE-PRESIDENS // A.S. MCMXXXIII”

Diameter 29cms, weight 905gms.

Maker: DM, London 1926.

The donor in 1933, Andrew Munro (1869–1935), was admitted as a pensioner, matric. 1889, B.A. 1892, M.A. 1896. Fellow 1893–. Senior Bursar 1913. University Lecturer in Mathematics 1926–33. Portrait 1934.

1927 Tray — Venn [9]

Oblong octagonal engraved border tray, with truncated corners, wrigglework decoration to border. Engraved with the College arms, and “COLLEGIO REGINALI // DONO DEDIT // IOANNES ARCHIBALDUS VENN LITT. D. // A.S. MCMXXIX”.

Weight 94oz. Dimensions 63 x 33cms.

Maker: Thomas Bradbury & Sons. London 1927.

The donor in 1929 was John Archibald Venn (1883–1958): at Trinity College: matric. 1902, B.A. 1905, M.A. 1909. Married 1906 Lucy Ridgeway (1882–1958), daughter of Professor Sir William Ridgeway. At Queens’ College: member 1924, elected a Fellow in 1927, then, while still Junior Fellow, elected President in 1932. University Lecturer in Agriculture 1921–49. Litt.D. 1929. Coronation Medal 1953, C.M.G. 1956. Died in the President’s Lodge 1958 March 15, and Lucy died nine days later. Portrait 1948.

1927 Cigarette Box — Browne/Potts [100]

Rectangular ‘fox head’ engine turned cigarette box. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and inscription: “d.d. // A.D.B. L.J.P. // 1928”.

Dimensions 14 x 10 x 6cms. Weight 490gms.

Maker: WD for William Devenport. Hallmark Birmingham date ‘C’ 1927.

The donor Archibald Douglas Browne (1889–1977) was elected a Fellow in 1921. University Lecturer in Engineering 1926–54.
The donor Leonard James Potts (1897–1960) was elected a Fellow in 1924. University Assistant Lecturer in English 1926–8, University Lecturer in English 1928–.

1928 Match Slides — Northam [76]

A pair of plain oblong match slides. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and the inscription: “Collegio Reginali // d.d. // R. Northam. A.M. // mcmxxix” (second one dated mcmxxx).

Dimensions 8 x 5cms. Weight 186 gms.

Maker: SB & S L^d for S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd. Hallmark Birmingham date ‘D’ 1928, ‘F’ 1930.

The donor Reginald Northam (1888–1967) matric.1919, B.A. 1921, M.A. 1925, LL.B.. President of the Union Society 1923 Easter. Principal of Swinton Conservative College, Masham, 1948–. C.B.E. 1954. K.B. 1961.

1934 Replica Taper-Sticks [54]

A pair of baluster stem shaped and tulip square base shell corner cast taper-sticks, replicas of 1746 taper-sticks belonging to the Worshipful Company of Fishmongers. Engraved with the arms of the Fishmongers’ Company.

Height 12.5cms. Weight (2) 362gms.

Maker: SG for Garrard & Co. Ltd. Hallmark London date ‘t’ for 1934 with George V Silver Jubilee mark.

1935 Sugar Bowl — Bergin [127]

Britannia silver two handle sugar bowl, lobed collet foot. Engraved: “d. d. // Thomas F. Bergin // 1971”

Diameter 10cms. Weight 212gms.

Maker: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths co. Hallmark 1935.

The donor Thomas Francis Bergin (1924–2014), B.A.(Princeton, 1946), LL.B.(Yale, 1951), was a professor at Virginia Law School (1964–1992). He was a Visiting Professor to Cambridge during the academic year 1970–71, and was hosted by Queens’ SCR. This was his departing gift.

1935 Salver — Stone [61]

Shaped octagonal moulded bath border salver on 4 feet. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and the inscription: “H. J. W. Stone // Bequeathed 1958”

Diameter 26cms. Weight 584 gms.

Maker: Atkins Bros. Hallmark Sheffield 1935.

The donor was Horace Joseph William Stone (1910–1956) matric. 1929, B.A. 1932, M.A. 1936. Housemaster at Brentwood School.

1936 Replica Spoon — Fishmongers [78]

A modern reproduction of a Stuart basting spoon, cannon handle. Engraved on the back of the bowl with the arms of the Fishmonger’s Company, and “Copy of the Salisbury Ladle, 1684, given to the Fishmongers’ Livery, on the Coronation of King George VI, 12^th.. May 1937”.

Length 39cms. Weight 160 gms.

Maker: RDC, London 1936.

1936 Fruit Knives [60]

A set of 6 threaded square-end handle fruit knives with spearpoint blades. Engraved with the boar’s head badge.

Maker: Geo. Hape. Hallmark Sheffield 1936.

1937 Beaker — Peatfield [38]

Plain beaker with moulded rim. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and inscription: “G.R.C. Peatfield // February 1938”.

Height 11cms. Weight 218gms.

Maker: Goldsmiths & Silversmiths co. Hallmark London 1937.

The donor was George Ronald Crompton Peatfield (1912–1999), matric. 1931, B.A. 1934, M.A. 1938. M.Ch. F.R.C.S. Practised at Bedford Hospitals.

1938 Fish Knives and Forks — Patrick [83]

Two cases, each of 12 pairs of fish eaters with threaded square end handles. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and “D.D. L. PATRICK // ALUMNUS // SCHOLARIS // 1939”.

Gross weight 2664gms.

Maker: Mappin and Webb. Sheffield 1938/9.

The donor in 1939 was Leonard Patrick (d.1972) matric. 1919, B.A. 1921, M.A. 1926. O.B.E. 1960(?).

1945 Tobacco Jar — Hagenbuch [116]

Half barrel tobacco jar with bun finial to cover. Engraved with the boar’s head badge on side, and inscription “d. d. // W. H. // 1961” on underside.

Diameter 8cms, height 7cms. Weight 238gms.

Maker: S L^d for William Suckling Ltd. Hallmark Birmingham, date ‘V’ 1945.

The donor in 1961 was Walter Hagenbuch (1916–1980), Fellow 1951–1964, to celebrate ten years as a Fellow. University Lecturer in Economics and Politics 1949–64. Later Professor at University of Kent. Photo 1958.

1949 Beakers — Seltman [37]

A pair of modern plain beakers with moulded rims. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and inscription: “Coll. Regin. d.d. // C.T. Seltman Litt.D. 1950”.

Height 12cms. Weight 306 gms.(2)

Maker: Munsey & Co. Hallmark London 1949.

The donor was Charles Theodore Seltman (1886–1957) matric. 1918, B.A. 1921, M.A. 1925. University Assistant Lectureship in Classics 1926–27, University Lectureship in Classics 1927–51. Fellow 1933–51. Litt.D. 1950. Photo 1943.

1951 Cigarette Box — Wood [124]

Rectangular plain cigarette box. Engraved with the University arms and inscription: “1902 1952 // Presented to // THE REV. C.T. WOOD. // By past and present members // of the C.U.H. & H. Club // in commemoration of his // 50 years as their President.”

Dimensions 13 x 9 x 5cms, weight 382gms.

Maker: Atkin Bros, hallmark Birmingham 1951.

The Revd Charles Travers Wood (1875–1961). At Pemboke College: matric. 1894, B.A. 1897, M.A. 1901. Cross-country running ‘blue’ 1897. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1900–, Divinity and Hebrew Lecturer, Chaplain, Dean (1907–40), B.D. 1920. University Lecturer in Divinity 1926–40. Rector of St Botolph’s, Cambridge, 1940. A leading force in the Queens’ House Mission, and in the Scouting movement in Cambridge. Portrait.

1953 Ash trays — Laffan [98]

Three plain ash trays with the hallmark for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Engraved with the donor’s arms and inscription: “COLL REGIN // d.d. Robertus Laffan Socius 1912–1972”. The “–1972” was added later.

Diameter 13cms. Weight 452gms (3).

Maker: Herbert & Lawrence Parsons within shield. Hallmark London, date ‘S’ for 1953, with Queen’s head.

The Revd Robert George Dalrymple Laffan (1887–1972), B.A., M.A.(Oxon.). President of the Oxford Union. Fellow 1912–. Chaplain to the Forces in the Great War; Order of St Sava (5th Class), Serbia. University Lecturer in History 1926–53. Photo 1958.

1955 Snuff Box — Ramsay [99]

Modern plain circular table snuff box, with lignum vitae lining. Engraved with the College arms and inscription: “COLL. REGIN. CANT. // d.d. J. A. RAMSAY Socius 1934–1988”. The “–1988” added later.

10cms diameter, Weight 360gms.

Maker: E. Barnards and Sons. Hallmark London date ‘U’ for 1955.

The donor was James Arthur Ramsay (1909–88). At Gonville & Caius College: matric. 1928, B.A. 1931. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1934–. University Demonstratorship in Experimental Zoology 1934–37, M.A. 1935, Ph.D. University Lecturer in Experimental Zoology 1937–59. M.B.E. 1945. F.R.S. 1955. Reader in Comparative Physiology 1959–69. Professor of Comparative Physiology 1969–76 (retired). Hon. Fellow 1976–. Photo 1958.

1958 Circular Box — Chadwick [22]

Late nineteenth century Japanese silver circular pierced and chased box, bamboo, peonies, jasmine and birds. Engraved underneath “COMMENSALIBVS DONO DEDIT HENRICUS CHADWICK D.D. COLL. REGIN. SOCIVS 1946–1958”

Diameter 15cms. Height 6.5cms. Weight 418 gms.

The donor in 1958 was Henry Chadwick (1920–2008). At Magdalene College: matric. 1938, B.A. 1941, Mus.B., M.A. 1945. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1946–59, Chaplain 1946–50,55-59, Dean 1950–55. University Assistant Lecturer in Divinity 1948–51, Lecturer in Divinity 1951–58, Hulsean Lectureship in Christian Theology 1954–56. Honorary Fellow 1959–. At Oxford: Regius Professor of Divinity 1959–69. F.B.A. 1960. Dean of Christ Church 1969–79. At Cambridge: Regius Professor of Divinity 1979–82. Master of Peterhouse 1987–93. K.B.E. 1989. Photo 1966.

1959 Chalice and Paten — Duckett [106]

Silver gilt chalice and paten. The chalice of goblet form with mask and pierced knop, to batwing foot with vertical reeded mount. Said to be a reproduction of the “Nettlecombe Chalice” of 1479^{[Queens’ College 1958–1959, p. 5]}. Inscription under foot “IN MEMORIAM // ANDREW DOCKETT // OBIT 4.11.1484 // PRESENTED BY THE // DUCKETT FAMILY 1959”.

Chalice height 16.5cms, weight 394gms.
Paten diameter 15cms, weight 140gms.

Maker’s mark: B&WL^D for Blunt & Wray Ltd. Hallmark London 1959.

The donor in 1959 was T. E. Duckett^{[Queens’ College 1958–1959, p. 5]}, possibly Thomas Edward Duckett (1892–1988), who published The Duckett Family History in 1960.

1959 Sweet Dish — Armitage [108]

Plain oval sweet dish. Engraved with boar’s head badge and “Arthur Llewellyn Armitage // Fellow 1945–1958 // President 1958–1970”.

Length 28cms. Weight 644gms.

Maker: Herbert & Lawrence Parsons. Hallmark London 1959.

The donor Arthur Llewellyn Armitage (1916–1984) matriculated 1933, B.A. 1936, LL.B. Fellow 1945–58, President 1958–70, Life Fellow and Honorary Fellow 1970–. At the University of Cambridge: Assistant Lecturer in Law 1946–47, Lecturer in Law 1947–70, Vice-Chancellor 1965–67. At the University of Manchester: Vice-Chancellor 1970–80. Chairman C.V.C.P. ca.1975. K.B. 1975. Portrait 1966.

1959 Coffee Pot — Haszeldine [110]

Coffee pot, pear shape with reeded cover, fruit wood handle and finial. Engraved with boar’s head badge and “d d R N Haszeldine socius 1954–57”

Height 30cms. Weight 1190gms.

Maker Garrard and Co. Hallmark London 1959.

The donor Robert Neville Haszeldine (1925–2016): At University of Birmingham: graduated 1945, Ph.D. 1947, D.Sc. 1955. At Sidney Sussex College Cambridge: Ph.D. 1949. At University of Cambridge: Assistant in Research in Organic Chemistry 1949–51, Demonstrator in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 1951–56, Assistant Director of Research in Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 1956–57, Sc.D. 1957. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1954–57, Director of Studies in Natural Sciences, Honorary Fellow 1976. At Manchester College of Science and Technology: Professor of Chemistry and Head of Department: 1957–1976. F.R.S. 1968. At UMIST: Principal, 1976–1983.

1961 Rose Bowl — Riley [117]

Sterling silver rose bowl with gilt inside and pierced lid. Phoenix rising on coronet to finial. Two coats of arms.

Diameter 19.5cms. Weight 820 gms.

Maker: RES for Robert Edgar Stone. Hallmark London 1961.

The donor was (John) Martin Riley (1931–2015), in celebration of the residence: (a) of his grandfather The Revd John Riley (1839–1914) matric. 1861 (100th anniversary) B.A. 1863; (b) of his father The Revd Lambert Riley (1880–1948) matric. 1899 B.A. 1902; and (c) of himself matric. 1950 B.A. 1953.^{[Queens’ College 1961–1962, p. 3]} He joined Mercers Solicitors in Henley in 1963, became Senior Partner in 1977, retired 1995.

1962 Pepper Grinders — Bull [120]

Eight sterling silver churn form pepper grinders in fitted oak box, modern silver. Engraved: “COLL. REGIN. d.d. 1963. M.M. Bull. M.D. SOCIUS”

Height 6cms, weight (8) 7,400 gms.

Maker: PG Co Ltd. Hallmark London 1962.

The donor in 1963 was Maxwell Marsden Bull (1914–85), matriculated 1933, B.A. 1936, M.A. 1940. M.B.,B.Chir. 1940. M.R.C.S.,L.R.C.P. 1939. Demonstrator in Anatomy 1941–49, Lecturer in Anatomy 1949–81. At Queens’ College: Fellow 1957. Director of Studies in Medicine. Senior Tutor 1963–71. Tutor to Graduate Students. Retired 1981 to become a Life Fellow. Photo 1958.

1966 Salver — Browne [63?]

Shaped octagonal moulded Chippendale border salver on four pad feet. Engraved with the boar’s head badge and “Presented to // A.D. Browne, Esquire // by his friends // to mark his first sixty years as // a member of Queens’ College // 1908 – 1968”.

Diameter 38cms. Weight 1214gms.

Maker: C.J. Vander. Hallmark Sheffield 1966.

Erroneously assigned inventory number [63], which was a duplicate of a number already in use for Spoons 1693–4.

Bequeathed by Archibald Douglas Browne (1889–1977), matriculated 1908, B.A. 1911, M.A. 1919, elected a Fellow in 1921. University Lecturer in Engineering 1926–54. Retired to become a Life Fellow (the last Life Fellow under the old statutes that granted rooms in college to Life Fellows). A long-term supporter of the Queens’ College Boat Club.

1966 Port Labels [122?]

Set of port labels. Foliate scroll and shell borders.

Weight 80gms (7).

By C.J. Vanders. Hallmark London 1966.

1967 Sweet Dishes — Blum [123]

Two sweet dishes, bark hammered body. Presented by Professor Blum.

Diameter 13cms. Weight (2) 462 gms.

Maker: Gerald Benney. London Hallmark 1967.

The donor was Professor John Morton Blum (1921–2011), Visiting Pitt Professor of American History and Institutions, and Professorial Fellow 1963–4.

1974 Goblet — Maxwell [132]

Silver-gilt commemorative goblet, with geometric foot with applied fret work. Engraved on foot: “NUMBER // 501 // OF A LIMITED EDITION // OF 673 MADE BY ORDER OF // THE DEAN & CHAPTER OF ELY // TO COMMEMORATE THE // THIRTEENTH CENTENARY // OF THE FOUNDATION // IN 673 AD”

Height 17cms. Weight 532 gms.

Designer: JMW for John M Willmin, for Aurum. Hallmark London 1974.

The donor was Edwin Arthur Maxwell (1907–1987), matric. 1929, B.A. 1931, M.A. 1935. Fellow 1932. Retired 1974, becoming a Life Fellow.

1974 Knives [134] [135]

[134]: Old English thread pattern table knives engraved with the boar’s head badge.

[135]: Old English thread pattern dessert knives engraved with the boar’s head badge.

Maker: Cooper Brothers & Sons. Hallmark Sheffield 1974.

1974 Goblets — King [137]

Two wine goblets. Engraved “d.d. // PAUL F. KING // SOCIUS // 1970 – 1975”

Height 12cms, weight 336gms (2).

Maker: Wakely and Wheeler. Hallmark London 1974.

The donor Paul Frederick King matriculated 1964, B.A. 1967, M.A. 1971. Fellow 1970–75.

1974 Punch Bowl [252]

Punch bowl, plain with foliate scroll rim. Engraved with “1976”, the boar’s head badge, and “Q. C. // THE GIFT OF MEMBERS MATRICULATING IN 1951.”

Diameter: 310mm. Weight: 1360 gms.

Maker LP. Hallmark London date-letter ‘t’ for 1974.

The donors in 1976 were members of the 1951 matriculation year, in celebration of their 25th anniversary.

1979 Mug — Shankland [33.1]

Bellied pint mug. Engraved with the boar’s head badge, and “THOMAS SHANKLAND // EQUES // d.d. // 1980”.

Height 12cms. Weight 230gms.

Maker: BS. Hallmark Birmingham 1979.

The donor in 1980 was Sir Thomas Murray Shankland (1905–1986): matriculated 1924, B.A. 1927, M.A. 1985. From 1929 onwards, had various administrative posts in pre-independence Nigeria, rising to Deputy Governor of the Western Region 1954–57. C.M.G. 1955, K.B. 1960, J.P. 1960.

1979 Beaker — Shankland [36.1]

A plain beaker. Engraved with the boar’s head badge, and “THOMAS SHANKLAND // EQUES // d.d. // 1980”.

Height 9.5cms. Weight 186gms.

Maker: Bryan Savage. Hallmark London 1979.

1998 Christening Bowl — Callingham [106.1]

Christening dish in the form of a scallop with applied 9-carat gold crucifix.

Diameter 14cms, weight 122gms.

Maker: Edward J. McCarthy, of McCarthy Partners, Cambridge. Hallmark London 1998.

The donor was Brian Albert Callingham (b.1933) M.A., Ph.D.(London) Fellow 1965–.

1998/2002 Flatware [243]

King’s pattern flatware.

Items hallmarked 1998: 6 dessert forks, 19 dessert spoons, 20 soup spoons, 17 table knives, 59 dessert knives, 20 fish forks.

Items hallmarked 2002: 20 dessert forks, 10 dessert spoons, 10 soup spoons, 10 table knives, 30 dessert knives, 10 fish forks, 6 fish knives.

Maker’s mark: ‘JO’, Sheffield.

1998/2002 Pepper Mills [248a]

Four capstan type pepper mills, two hallmarked 1998, the other two 2002.

Height: 92mm, excluding finial.

Makers: JBld, and M over CH respectively.

Inventory number duplicates 1739 Marrow scoop [248].

1999 Bowl — Sepúlveda [255]

Mexican sterling silver bowl, with cover, in the form of a gourd, resting on a wooden base. The bowl embossed with foliate scrolls, fish, animals and insects, to matt ground. The base with presentation plaque inscribed: “TO // QUEENS COLLEGE // WITH DEEP GRATITUDE // BERNARDO SEPULVEDA // HONORARY FELLOW // MEXICO 1999.”

Diameter 145mm, maximum height 230mm. Silver weight 858 gms.

Maker MM-102. IZTA.

The donor in 1999 was Bernardo Sepúlveda Amor (b.1941): LL.B.(Mexico), Matriculated 1964 as a graduate student. Honorary Fellow 1990. The bowl was presented by him to the President while the President was visiting Mexico.

2001 Strawberry Bowl — Wood [88.4]

Scalloped edge strawberry bowl.

Diameter 19cms. Weight 290 gms.

Maker: Mappin and Webb. Hallmark Sheffield 2001.

The donor in 2002 was Philip Richard Wood (b.1942), who was a Distinguished Academic Visitor in Law in 2001/02. Q.C. 2010. C.B.E. 2015.