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Charger: C.238-2016

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Finch, Ray

Entities

Categories

Description

Stoneware charger with a broad rim. Iron glaze over iron slip, with combed decoration.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge), 28th August 1987

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 5.1 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Winchcombe ⪼ Gloucestershire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1936 CE - Before 1987-08 CE

Components of the work

Base Diameter 20.8 cm
Widest Point Diameter 34.4 cm

Materials used in production

Slip coating
Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Decoration (process)
Slip coating
Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WP
  • Type: Mark

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.238-2016
Primary reference Number: 207884
Sale catalogue photo number: K515
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 25 January 2016 Updated: Friday 11 December 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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