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Springer

ca. 1250 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The springer was found in the garden of Linden House, near Leatherhead, once the property of Lady Byron, whose family also owned Chertsey Priory. Recent excavations at Chertsey Priory have produced nothing comparable and it is possible that Newark rather than Chertsey is the provenance. The style of the carving would seem to be related to that of the School of Westminster, about 1250.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stone
Brief description
Springer, stone, Westminster School, English, about 1250
Physical description
Shoulders and head of a king wearing a foliated crown and long hair falling away from the face and rolled at the neck-line. Looking over the king's right shoulder, a demon grimaces, the skin rippling over the mask. On the left of the king, a foliate spray.
Dimensions
  • Height: 40.64cm
  • Length: 86.36cm
  • Width: 53.34cm
Object history
Given by Mr. A. W. G. Lowther, F. S. A.
The springer was found in the garden of Linden House, near Leatherhead, once the property of Lady Byron, whose family also owned Chertsey Priory. Recent excavations at Chertsey Priory have produced nothing comparable and it is possible that Newark rather than Chertsey is the provenance. The style of the carving would seem to be related to that of the School of Westminster, about 1250.
Production
English (School of Westminster)
Subjects depicted
Summary
The springer was found in the garden of Linden House, near Leatherhead, once the property of Lady Byron, whose family also owned Chertsey Priory. Recent excavations at Chertsey Priory have produced nothing comparable and it is possible that Newark rather than Chertsey is the provenance. The style of the carving would seem to be related to that of the School of Westminster, about 1250.
Collection
Accession number
A.16-1957

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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