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Sweetmeat glass: C/G.3-1934

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Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Wide bell-shaped bowl with a collar, double-cushioned knop. Two rows of air bubbles in the knop. Domed and terraced foot below.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 5 3/4 in
Height: 5 1/4 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934-05-19) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 - 1750

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.3-1934
Primary reference Number: 24523

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 31 March 2015

Associated departments & institutions

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

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