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Metal Plaques
JCAF/5/11 · Item · 1996 - 1997
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Two plaques awarded for the construction of the Quincentenary Library. The first is the Royal Institute of British Architects regional architecture award, 1996; the second is the David Urwin Design Award 1997 sponsored by Cambridge City Council, Cambridge Evening News and Rattee and Kett.

Ceremonial Trowels
JCAF/5/13 · Item · 2012
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Two topping out ceremonial trowels:

(1) Topping out of Chapel Court restoration 11 May 2012;
(2) Topping out of the redevelopment and conversion of Wesley House to West Court, 11 January 2017

Wax Sealing Set
JCAF/5/21 · Item · c. 1900
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Blue fabric covered box with bone toggles enclosing two metal and ivory stamps, bars of sealing wax and a packet of Maid Marian matches.

JCAF/5/23 · Item · 1972, 1977, 1980
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Presentation coins in individual boxes given to attendees at the end of the Rustat Feast. The coins have the Queen's head on one side and different symbols and wording on the other commemorating: the 80th birthday of The Queen Mother, 4th August 1980; Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee, 1977; 25th anniversary of the marriage of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh, 1947-1972

Investment Tombstone
JCAF/8/2 · Item · 2009
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Financial 'tombstone' relating to the financing of Hurricane Energy, a listed company that the College owned a significant number of shares in until 2019. The company was associated with James Huddleston and was involved in North Sea oil exploration.

Crested College China
JCAF/2/2 · Item · c. 1937 - c. 1955
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Various items of china for use in College by students and Fellows. They were made around the same date. Gold, black and red stripe pattern round circumference of items except the jugs which are plain white with College crest in red. Includes: large oval serving plate, 41cm long; small oval plate, 26cm long; large round plate, 25.5cm diameter; medium plate, 23cm diameter; small plate, 18cm diameter; oval serving bowl with lid, 28cm long; round serving bowl with lid, 20.5cm diameter; round serving bowl divided into two compartments, 20.5cm diameter; round serving bowl on stand, 18.5cm diameter; round serving plate on stand, 22.5cm diameter; large sauce boat; small sauce boat.

Dunn, Bennett & Co Ltd, Burslem, England
Crested College China
JCAF/2/6 · Item · c. 1937 - c. 1955
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Soup bowl, 22.5cm diameter; Medium plate 22.5cm diameter. Cockerel on globe with college motto in centre in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge in brown, blue, yellow, green, pink and red.

Dunn, Bennett & Co Ltd, Burslem, England
Crested College China
JCAF/2/9 · Item · c. 1968 - c. 1998
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Medium plate, 21.5cm diameter; Small plate, 17.5cm diameter. Cockerel on globe with College motto in centre of plates in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge of plates in brown, blue, yellow, green, pink and red.

Wedgwood
Crested College China
JCAF/2/10 · Item · c. 1968-c. 1998
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Half moon side plate. Cockerel on globe with college motto in centre of plate in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge of plate in brown, blue, yellow, green, pink and red.

Wedgwood
Clay Pipe
JCAF/2/15 · Item · c. 1980
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Clay pipe complete with red tip.

Example of pipe given to attendees of College feasts where pipes and jars of tobacco were bought from the tobacconist on the corner of Rose Crescent. These were bought until smoking was no longer socially acceptable. Stopped in 1990s. Duncan McKie was Fellows Steward, keen on traditions and he maintained this one. President and retired in 1997.

Plaster Cast Medallions
JCAF/2/16 · Item · c.1800
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Four deep picture frames containing numerous plaster cast medallions showing classical images, scenes and figures. Each medallion appears to be numbered, the numbers, presumably, once relating to a list. Historic photographs suggest that at one time these hung in the SCR.

Ashtray
JCAF/2/18 · Item · c. 1920
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

College crested globular ashtray with brass top. Further stamp on the bottom of the object suggests that it was marketed by Bacon Brothers, Cambridge est 1805

Wiltshaw and Robinson
Crested College Plates
JCAF/2/20 · Item · c. 2013
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

White china plates with image of College cockerel on globe on edge of plates in gold. Gold line painted round circumference of plates. Large plate with central dimple (cockerel on rim of plate), 30cm diameter; Large plate (cockerel on rim of plate), 27cm diameter; Small plate (cockerel on rim of plate), 16cm diameter. Used only in the Master's Lodge, particularly for official dinners and engagements.

Also white china plates with image of College cockerel on globe on edge of plates in black. Black line painted round circumference of plates. Large plate with central dimple (cockerel on rim of plate), 30cm diameter;

Dudson
Ashtray
JCAF/2/22 · Item · c. 1925
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

College crested globular ashtray. Further stamp on the bottom of the object suggests that it was marketed by Bacon Brothers, Cambridge est 1805. Belonged to Wilfred Denys Pawson (M.1925)

Wiltshaw and Robinson
Crested College Plate
JCAF/2/25 · Item
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Medium plate 22.5cm diameter. Cockerel on globe with College motto in centre in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge in brown, blue, yellow, green, pink and red. The plate is in a presentation box and was presented to Professor Barry A. K. Rider.

The College commissioned Wedgwood to design and produce a limited edition of crockery for the exclusive use of the College. This was used on High Table and in Hall for many years, but was withdrawn when the sets became depleted. The few plates that remain are now presented on special occasions to honoured recipients.

Wedgwood
Hand Printing Equipment Box
JCAF/4/13 · Item · c. 1930
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Wooden box with handle containing hand printing equipment and gauze screen. Includes ink roller and unidentified menu printed 1972, possibly the last thing made using the equipment.

Ellams Duplicator Company Limited
Jelly Mould
JCAF/5/2/3 · Item · c. 1855 - c. 1924
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Copper and tin lined jelly mould inscribed with Jesus Coll and mould design number 583. Design on top of mould shows cross with lion, crown and swag imposed on top.

Benham and Froud
JCAF/5/4 · Item · c. 1950 - 1980
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Includes wooden and metal matrix used to create book plates stuck into books owned by the College, c. 1950; Five matrices showing College crest and Jesus College Cambridge, c. 1970 - 1990; Jesus College Boat Club dye showing initials J. C. B. C., c. 1950-1980; Dyes used for printing Rustat coat of arms on Rustat Dinner menus, c. 1950;

Academic Squares
JCAF/3/35 · Item
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Three academic squares that came out of the rooms of Peter Glazebrook.

(1) Oxford academic square with gold trim. This belonged to Peter Glazebrook. Made by Shepperd &Woodward, 109/10 High Street, Oxford
(2) Cambridge academic square. Name tag inside 'Beveridge'.Made by A. G. Almond Ltd, Cambridge
(3) Cambridge Academic Square. Made by Ryder and Amies, Cambridge

Mug
JCAF/2/5 · Item · c. 2010
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

White mug, 9.5cm high, with College crest printed on one side and College website printed on the other.

Crested College China
JCAF/2/7 · Item · c. 1955 - c. 1968
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Half moon side plate. Cockerel on globe with college motto in centre in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge in brown, blue, yellow, green, pink and red.

Dunn, Bennett & Co Ltd, Burslem, England
Crested College China
JCAF/2/8 · Item · c. 1937 - c. 1958
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Medium plate, 24cm diameter. Cockerel on globe with college motto in centre of plate in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge of plate in brown, blue and red.

Dunn, Bennett & Co Ltd, Burslem, England
Ashtray
JCAF/2/23 · Item
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

College crested brown globular ashtray with brass top. Stamp on the bottom of the object reads 'Bacon Bros, Cambridge est. 1820.

Bacon Brothers, Cambridge
Jelly Mould
JCAF/5/2/1 · Item · c. 1855 - c. 1924
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Copper and tin lined jelly mould inscribed with Coll. Jes. Cant and mould design number 201.

Benham and Froud
Jelly Mould
JCAF/5/2/2 · Item · c. 1855 - c. 1924
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Copper and tin lined jelly mould inscribed with Coll. Jes. Cant and mould design number 359. Design on mould is round with eight pillars topped with cross shapes.

Benham and Froud
Clock Winding Mechanism Part
JCAF/5/17 · Item · c. 1900
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Part of the Chapel clock’s winding mechanism called a sun and moon maintainer. Maintaining power allows a clock to keep power supplied to it, whilst the barrel with the driving weight is being wound back up.

Copper Saucepan Lids
JCAF/5/18 · Item · c.1850
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Three copper saucepan lids (?) that would have been used in the College kitchens. Each engraved with either Jesus College Cambridge or Jesus College kitchen. Graduated sizes - 15cm, 18.5cm and 19.5cm diameters.

JCAF/3/9 · Item · c. early 1950s
Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

William Durran (matriculated 1955) although the blazer probably belonged to his brother [John? M. 1950]. Winter blazer of the Amalgamated Clubs. Black blazer with red cock on red ball over gold crow, and gold letters J.C.A.C. on the breast pocket

Durran, William