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Tea caddy: C.455 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Marshall, William (studio potter)

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Description

Stoneware tea caddy with lid. Tenmoku glaze, black with thinned patches appearing brown.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from Primavera (Cambridge) 29th April 1989

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 13.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • St Ives ⪼ Cornwall ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1938 CE - Before 1977 CE

Components of the work

At Base Width 7 cm
At Extremities Width 9.7 cm

Materials used in production

Tenmoku glaze
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WM
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark
  • Text: St Ives
  • Location: Base
  • Method of creation: Impressed
  • Type: Mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.455 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208107
Sale catalogue photo number: K594
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 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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