A General on Horseback
Factory: uncertain
Lead-glazed earthenware painted in enamels
History note: Purchased at a sale at the Argyll Street (Regent Street) auction rooms on 6 March 1911, lot 86, by Fenton for £4.10 (hammer price) on behalf of Dr Glaisher
Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest
Height: 26 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr
Circa 1815 - Circa 1825
When purchased by Dr Glaisher in 1911, the figure was described as 'Wood & Caldwell figure of General Wolfe'. This identification is unlikely.
Decoration composed of enamel
Accession number: C.955-1928
Primary reference Number: 107890
Old object number: 3360
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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