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Goblet: C/G.10-1933

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Clear lead glass. Rounded funnel-shaped bowl, with collar below, stem with teared acorn knop and basal knop, and slightly domed and folded foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 8 3/8 in
Height: 15 1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, Early
Production date: circa AD 1700

Note

One of the largest glass goblets known.

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.10-1933
Primary reference Number: 24479

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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