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Miniature loving cup: C.173-2015

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glasshouse: Unidentified English glasshouse

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Description

Clear lead-glass with gadrooned lower part and two S-shaped handles

Notes

History note: Howard Phillips, 11a Henrietta Place, London, from whom purchased in May, 1989; Sir Ivor and Lady Batchlor, St Andrew's Fife; Sir Ivor died on 24 April 2005; on loan since 2006 (Syndicate of 30 January)

Legal notes

Sir Ivor and Lady Batchelor Bequest through The Art Fund

Measurements and weight

Height: 3 cm
Width: 6.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2015-04-27) by Batchelor, Ivor, Sir and Lady

Dating

17th Century, Late-18th Century, Early#
Circa 1690 CE - 1710 CE

Note

This miniature cup resembles a silver two-handled cup with gadrooning round the lower part.

School or Style

Baroque

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.173-2015
Primary reference Number: 206915
Old object number: 74
Entry form number: 648
Old loan number: AAL.175-2006
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Created: Tuesday 3 November 2015 Updated: Tuesday 20 June 2023 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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