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George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861): C.1005-2016

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Titles

George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (1786-1861)

Maker(s)

Sculptor: Noble, Matthew

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: The estate of G. D. V. Glynn

Legal notes

Accepted by H. M. Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estate of G. D. V. Glynn, and allocated to the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.7 cm
Length: 15.8 cm
Width: 10 cm

Place(s) associated

  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2016-01-25) by H.M. Government

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1861

Components of the work

Base Length 7.6 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: DUKE OF SUTHERLAND. K.C. / M. NOBLE LONDON 1861
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1005-2016
Primary reference Number: 216021
Old number: 415

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 31 May 2017 Updated: Monday 3 June 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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