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Wine glass: C/G.171-1933

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown (Probably)

Entities

Categories

Description

Amethyst glass, the funnel-bowl with basal collar over a slightly swelling stem; conical foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 1/2 in
Height: 5 1/4 in

Place(s) associated

  • England ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

19th Century, Early
Circa 1800 CE - 1830 CE

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.171-1933
Primary reference Number: 24519
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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