1686. Set of 5 Silver Wine Coasters.
This striking set of 5 gilded and sterling silver wine coasters are from a limited edition of 600 coasters made to commemorate the distinguished politician, theologian and architect William Wykeham. Mounted on heavy hardwood bases the decorative pierced frieze reads “Manners Maketh Man Quoth William Wykeham”. The armorial detail in the centre is of very fine quality. Diameter 14 cms. London 1982.
William Wykeham,
English politician, bishop of Winchester from 1367, Lord Chancellor 1367–72 and 1389–91, and founder of Winchester College (public school) 1378 and New College, Oxford 1379. Famous for his quotations his most well known being “Manners maketh man”.
