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James Watt (1736-1819): C.1078-2016

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James Watt (1736-1819)

Maker(s)

Manufacturer: Wedgwood
Sculptor: Wyon, Edward William

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Description

Slip-cast Parian porcelain

Notes

History note: Unknown before G.D.V. Glynn; 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: 37.5 cm
Length: 26 cm
Width: 17 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Etruria ⪼ Staffordshire ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Production date: AD 1859-08-24

Components of the work

Base Length 13 cm

Materials used in production

Parian (porcelain)

Techniques used in production

Slip casting

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: WATT JOSHUA WEDGWOOD & SONS PUBLISHED AUGUST 24 1859 E.W. WYON. F.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Method of creation: Marked
  • Type: Maker's name

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1078-2016
Primary reference Number: 216094
Old number: 107

Audit data

Created: Thursday 1 June 2017 Updated: Tuesday 1 October 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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