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Custard cup: C.76 & A-1950

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 26 (Lower Marlay)

Maker(s)

Factory: Amstel Porcelain Factory

Entities

Categories

Description

Hard-paste porcelain painted overglaze in green enamel and gold, with sprays of roses and sprigs. The bulbous pot has a loop handle, and a domed cover with a central knob.

Notes

History note: Unknown before Mrs W.D. Dickson

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W. D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.6 cm
7.9

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Place(s) associated

  • Amstel ⪼ United Provinces of the Netherlands

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1950-09) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century, Late
Circa 1785 - 1790

Materials used in production

Enamels
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Enamelling

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: written in joined letters

  • Text: Amstel
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Painted in blue
  • Type: Factory mark

Inscription present: L 48 over an asterisk

  • Text: L 48/*
  • Location: On base
  • Method of creation: Incised
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.76 & A-1950
Primary reference Number: 140362
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 October 2016 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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