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Testimonial to the Rev. Edward Balston, D.D., late head-master of Eton College, 1868. Creator: Unknown.

Testimonial to the Rev. Edward Balston, D.D., late head-master of Eton College, 1868. Creator: Unknown.

3-021-393 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Testimonial to the Rev. Edward Balston, D.D., late head-master of Eton College, 1868. A '...silver, parcel-gilt classical tankard...given by the boys...as a token of regard and esteem...[and] heartfelt gratitude... The cover is surmounted by a seated figure of Minerva, the Goddess of Wisdom, and the handle springs from a head of Jupiter...The side is decorated with a bas-relief, illustrative of Education...The tankard was manufactured by Mr. J. W. Benson'. From "Illustrated London News", 1868.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. J W Benson Ltd: British: Clockmakers, watchmakers, manufacturers, goldsmiths, metalworkers
  2. Edward Balston: British, English: head teacher, schoolmaster, cleric, vicar, archdeacon, rector
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Religion & Belief Mythology

Society & Culture Education

History & Politics Artefacts

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 1361x2176
File Size : 2,893kb

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  1. ILN_1868_Page_621_b.jpg
  1. 0580093194
  1. 3-021-393
  1. 3021393
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