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Tea caddy: C.422 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Lockwood, Sandy

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Description

Wood-fired salt-glazed stoneware tea caddy. Freely thrown, domed lid. Mottled brown and tan.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the 'Pots in the Kitchen' exhibition at Rufford Craft Centre, SL10. 6th June 2003

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century-21st Century
After 1977 CE - Before 2003-06 CE

Components of the work

At Base Diameter 10.6 cm
At Widest Point Diameter 11.3 cm
Lid, At Base Diameter 5.5 cm
Lid, At Widest Point Diameter 8.8 cm
Total Height 17.4 cm
Lid Height 4.5 cm

Materials used in production

Salt-glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Thrown
Wood-firing
Glazing

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.422 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208070
Sale catalogue photo number: K396
Exhibition number: SL10
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 February 2016 Updated: Wednesday 1 November 2017 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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