Jesus College Cambridge Collections

JCAF/2/19
Item
c. 1968-c. 1998

Pudding or soup bowl. 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/2/11
Item
c. 1996

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Large commemorative dinner plate, produced in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the College. Cockerel on globe with college motto in centre of plate in yellow, brown and red. Decorative floral pattern round edge of plates in brown, blue, yellow, green, pink and red. Also prototype of plate from Wedgwood used in discussion for creation of commemorative plate.

Wedgwood

Crested College Dish

JCAF/2/12
Item
c. 1900

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

White china dish with College crest in red in centre. Wavy edge with six equally spaced bulges.

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 This was used on High Table and in Hall for many years, but was withdrawn when the sets became depleted.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

Crested College Plate

JCAF/2/14
Item
c. 1925 - c. 1945

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

White china with College crest painted on rim. Gold line around rim of plate. Plate, 22.5cm diameter.

Shelley

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

Crested College Plates

JCAF/2/1
Item
c. 1968

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

One medium white china plate with College crest in red, 22cm; one small white china plate with College crest in red, 17.5cm; one medium white china plate with College crest in orange, 22cm; one small white china plate with College crest in orange, 17.5cm. All plates edged in gold, black and red.

Dunn Bennett (a member of the Royal Doulton Group)

Crested College Plates

JCAF/2/3
Item
c. 2010

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Large (25cm), medium (21cm) and small plate (16cm) with cockerel on globe in centre, under which is written Coll: Jesu: Cantabin.
Large (25cm) and medium (20cm) plate with cockerel on globe on rim, under which is written Coll: Jesu: Cantabin. All plates have a black line painted round the circumference.

Steelite International, England

Cricket Pads

JCAF/3/34
Item
c. 1960s

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

The initials R. Y. J. are written at the top of the pads.

Cufflink

JCAF/5/1/6
Item
c.1950

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Gold, with College crest on one side and black and red stripes on the other. Similar to JCHR/5/5/1/5

Cufflinks

JCAF/5/1/2
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Pair college cufflinks - hard gold plate and enamel, Ryder & Amies, Cambridge.

James, Kenneth William

Cufflinks

JCAF/5/1/4
Item
c. 1930

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Silver, with College crest on one side and black and red stripes on the other.

Cufflinks

JCAF/5/1/5
Item
c. 2000

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Gold, with College crest on one side and black and red stripes on the other.

Cufflinks

JCAF/5/1/1
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Pair college cufflinks - hard gold plate and enamel, Ryder & Amies, Cambridge.

James, Kenneth William

Cufflinks

JCAF/5/1/3
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Pair college cufflinks - hard gold plate and enamel, Ryder & Amies, Cambridge.

James, Kenneth William

Doctoral Gown

JCAF/3/32
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Scarlet LittD gown

Doctoral Gown and Hat

JCAF/3/31
Item
c. 1948

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Scarlet LittD gown and black bonnet with red tassel. It formerly belonged to Freddy Brittain, Raymond Williams and Geoff Harcourt.

Early College Strong-Box

JCAF/4/3
Item
c.1550 - c.1650

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Small iron-bound chest, possibly the college's first secure receptacle for money.

Embroidered College Crest

JCAF/3/27
File
c. 1950

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Embroidered College Crest on cloth. Possibly something to do with the College Boat Club.

Embroidered College Crest

JCAF/3/7
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Taken from a College blazer, and showing the Alcock rhebus

Embroidered College Crest

JCAF/3/28
File
c.1930

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Embroidered College Crest on blazer pocket formerly belonging to Hans Renold (1929-1932).

Fabric, Cloth and Leather

JCAF/3
Collection

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Floor Mat

JCAF/3/33
Item
c.1920

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Floor mat in Jesus College colours

Freddy Brittain's Doctoral Bonnet

JCAF/3/13
Item
c. 1950

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Black velvet with gold tassle

Gown

JCAF/3/2
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Gown and Hood

JCAF/3/24
Item
c. 1930

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Black gown with black and white hood. Formerly property of John Wille (1927).

A. G. Almond Ltd, Cambridge

Green Glazed Tiles and Two Moulded Stone Fragments

JCAF/1/1
File
c.1400

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Two fragments of medieval tiles and two pieces of moulded stonework found on 9th August 2017 during works carried out to replace plaster on walls in cloister court. Tiles are possibly from the later part of the nunnery era of the College site, so late 15th century.

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

Handle

JCAF/5/15
Item
c. 1900

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Small metal handle, possibly from gardening or kitchen equipment.

Hood from an Academic Gown

JCAF/3/38
Item
c. 1957

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Black fur trimmed hood from an undergraduate's academic gown.

Image 1

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Image 2

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Image 3

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

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.

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

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

Jelly Mould

JCAF/5/2/4
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 481. Design on mould is round with six pillars topped with four sided domes.

Benham and Froud

Jelly Mould

JCAF/5/2/5
Item
c. 1850 - c. 1920

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Copper and tin lined jelly mould inscribed with Jes Coll Kit. Design on mould is rounded conical shape, with six half pear shapes to side topped with nipple shape.

Jelly Moulds

JCAF/5/2
Item
c.1850 - c.1924

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Jesus College Athletics Club 120 yards Hurdles

JCAF/5/5/1
Item
November 1893

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Prize tankard awarded to John D. Katinakis for coming 2nd in 120 yard hurdles.

Jesus College Cambridge University Association Cup winners, 1891-2

JCAF/5/5/2
Item
1891 - 1892

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Engraved on tankard shows winning scores against Kings', Trinity Etonians, Pembroke and Trinity Harrovians. Names of Jesus team listed on reverse show R. S. Hobson, W. J. Cruikshank, T. T. N. Perkins, A. Finch, A. J. Fernie, J. H. P. Fraser, F. R. Wilberforce, R. H. Foy, N. C. Cooper, P. A. Fryer and A. B. Carter.

Jesus College Cufflinks

JCAF/5/1
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Keep Cup

JCAF/8/1
Item

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Keep Cup

JCAF/8/4
Item
2022

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Black coloured keep cup. Replaced the red branded version when Keep Cup decided to no longer make the red version.

Keep Cup

Keys

JCAF/5/14
Item
c. 1600 - 1950

Part of Antiques, Furniture and Objects

Small wooden box containing multiple examples of keys probably dating from 17th century to mid 20th century. Possibly for doors in the Masters' Lodge.

Letterhead Stamp