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Teapot: C.309 & A-2016

Current Location: Gallery 27 (Glaisher)

Maker(s)

Potter: Harvey, Rebecca

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Description

Soda glazed stoneware teapot. With extruded side handle, spout, and domed lid. Tan colour

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from an 'Earth & Fire' fair at Rufford Abbey Country Park, 27th June 1998

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 11 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1970 CE - Before 1998-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 11.5 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 17.6 cm

Materials used in production

soda Glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.309 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 207955
Sale catalogue photo number: K120

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 27 January 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017

Associated departments & institutions

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

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