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Coffee pot: C.181 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Davis, Harry Clemens
Potter: Davis, May Beatrice

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Description

Small celadon porcelain coffee pot and lid.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Stephen Woodruff, at a Craft Potters Association Christmas Fair, Cheltenham. 16th December 1995

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2016) by Shakeshaft, John, Dr

Dating

20th Century
After 1946 CE - Before 1962 CE

Components of the work

At Extremities Width 13 cm
At Base Width 7 cm

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Porcelain

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: CP
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Inscription present: Indistinct

  • Text: D?
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.181 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207826
Sale catalogue photo number: K532
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Audit data

Created: Friday 22 January 2016 Updated: Monday 13 May 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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