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Teapot and lid: C.616 & A-2016

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Potter: Starkey, Peter

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Description

Salt-glaze teapot with two lugs and cane handle. Brown colour.

Notes

History note: Bought by Shakeshaft from the Casson Gallery, Marylebone High Street. 5th September 1975

Legal notes

Bequeathed by John Shakeshaft

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

20th Century
After 1945 CE - Before 1975-09 CE

Components of the work

Handle composed of cane
At Extremeties Diameter 19.5 cm
At Base Diameter 5.5 cm

Materials used in production

Pottery
Salt-glaze

Techniques used in production

Glazing

Inscription or legends present

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.616 & A-2016
Primary reference Number: 208285
Sale catalogue photo number: K513
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 10 February 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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