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Wine glass: C/G.29-1931

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Clear lead-glass. Trumpet-shaped bowl drawn into a swelling teared knop with a basal knop, and a plain conical foot.

Notes

History note: The Varty-Smith Collection formed by J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith.

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 7/8 in
Height: 6 1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1720

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.29-1931
Primary reference Number: 24465
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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