Magic Lantern Slide: Silver jug by J. Elston, Exeter, 1728
- Description
- This image by William Weaver Baker shows a silver jug, and its shape suggests it was probably used for pouring cream. The writing above states it was made by J. Elston in Exeter, dated 1728. John Elston was the most successful goldsmith in Exeter in the early 18th century.
- Accession Loan No.
- 313/1977/655
- Collection Class
- Social and industrial history
- Common Name
- Magic Lantern Slide: Silver jug by J. Elston, Exeter, 1728
- Simple Name
- slide
- Full Name
- Lantern Slide: Silver jug by J. Elston, Exeter, 1728
- Dimensions
- whole width 83 mm; whole H 83 mm; whole TH 2.5 mm
- Production Person Surname
- Baker
- Production Person Initials
- W. Weaver
- Period Classification
- Edwardian (1901-1914); World War I (1914-1918); Inter War (1918-1939)
- Production Country
- United Kingdom
- Production Area Region
- North
- Production Continent
- Europe
- Family Group
- Material
- glass; paper; photographic emulsion
- Inscription / Transcription
- handwritten 'JUG BY J. ELSTON 1728' on top edge; handwritten 'J. Elston. Exeter. 1728. / Exeter Silversmiths Art' on mount
