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Teapot and lid: C.184 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

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

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Description

Stoneware teapot with a vertical strap handle. Light olive green glaze with brown 'leaf' decorations on the upper half.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Stephen Woodruff at Rufford, 9th August 1996

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 16 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 Base Diameter 10 cm
At Extremeties Diameter 21.5 cm

Materials used in production

olive green Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.184 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207829
Sale catalogue photo number: K507
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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