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Constantinople: The Golden Horn: GPL.264-1928

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Constantinople: The Golden Horn

Maker(s)

Factory: John Ridgway, Bates & Co. (Probably)

Entities

Categories

Description

White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print. Circular. On top of lid 'Walmer Castle with Horsemen', inscribed 'WALMER CASTLE'; border of two black lines; black key plate.

Notes

History note: Possibly bought from Puttick & Simpson, London

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 10.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

19th Century, Mid-Late
Victoria I
After 1854 CE - Circa 1900 CE

School or Style

Victorian

Components of the work

Decoration

Materials used in production

Glaze
Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Moulding : White earthenware, moulded and decorated underglaze with a multicolour transfer print, black key plate
Glazing (coating)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: NOT IN CLARKE/JAN.15.1925./PUTTICK/LOT 300
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Label

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: GPL.264-1928
Primary reference Number: 15007

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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