Crucifix
Wetton, Pilgrim (Maker)
18 carat gold, cast, chased and engraved
Crucifix, cast, chased and engraved 18 carat gold. The front chased and engraved with Christ wearing a crown and long robe with circular motifs, arms outstretched. The reverse engraved witha deep cross and the donor's initials 'AFPB' and 'DEACON 1958' and 'PRIEST 1959'. commemorating the donor's ordination.
History note: The donor commissioned this crucifix in c. 1960 to mark his ordination as Deacon in 1958 and subsequently Priest in 1959. According to Father Brown, the original design by Pilgrim Wetton was made in ivory but after seeing a silver version in a Catholic bookshop, he commissioned Wetton to make a version in gold, costing 17 guineas. Father Brown has a long association with Cambridge, having studied Theology at Fitzwilliam College in 1953, when it was known as Fitzwilliam Hall and located on Trumpington Street, opposite The Fitzwilliam Museum. He later attended a Theological college near Oxford and was ordained at Guildford before working as a Senior Curate at St Nicholas, Chiswick. He subsequently worked as Chaplain at the Chelsea College of Science and Technology before moving to a parish church, St Saviours, in Sunbury Common.
Given by Rev. Anthony F. P. Brown
Weight: 26.8 g
Method of acquisition: Given (2018-11-19) by Rev. Anthony F. P. Brown
Production date: circa AD 1960
This crucifix is an excellent example of Pilgrim Wetton’s design. The original was carved from ivory, from which this gold version, a commission from the donor, was cast. Wetton finished off the fine detailing himself and personalised the reverse of the crucifix for Rev. Brown. The process is detailed in some extremely interesting letters from the designer to the donor, which accompany the crucifix. Wetton is best-known for his ecclesiastical stained glass, an example of which is the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Casting (process)
Engraving
Chasing
Accession number: M.6-2018
Primary reference Number: 238733
Entry form: 1372
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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