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Giant goblet: C.372-1961

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Clear glass. Trumpet bowl, with knop at base of stem. Folded foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 18.6 cm
Height: 32.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1961-10-19) by Beves, Donald H.

Dating

18th Century, Early#
Production date: circa AD 1710

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

uncertain Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.372-1961
Primary reference Number: 24708

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 24 October 2018

Associated departments & institutions

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

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