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Wine glass: C/G.171-1933

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown (Probably)

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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

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

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Identification numbers

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

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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