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Ashtray

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 China

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

Crested College China

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

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

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 Plates

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

Clay Pipe

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

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.

Jelly Mould

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

College Metal Dyes and Matrices

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;

Metal Plaques

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.

Crested College Plate

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

Ashtray

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

Hand Printing Equipment Box

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

Academic Squares

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

Commemorative Coins (Rustat Dinner)

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

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.

Wax Sealing Set

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

Ceremonial Trowels

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

Plastic

Plastic reusable hot drinks cup in College colours and bearing the College crest, College name and College website address.

Blazer - Amalgamated Clubs, Winter

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

Mug

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

Crested College China

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

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

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