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Goblet: C.14-1980

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Engraver: Jabez Francis, B.

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Description

Cumbria lead-crystal glass decorated in diamond-point stipple and line engraving. Pointed round funnel bowl, baluster stem composed of two angular knops flanking an inverted baluster ringed at the top; flat foot. The bowl is diamond-point stipple engraved with a rearing horse on one side, and on the other with a view of Burghley House flanked by pine trees. The upper side of the foot is line engraved with '1680 Frans Greenwood 1761', and with the mark.

Notes

History note: B. Jabez Francis

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1980-10-13) by Jabez Francis, B.

Dating

1970s
Production date: circa AD 1979

Note

The goblet commemorates the 300th anniversary of the birth of the glass engraver Frans Greenwood in 1680.

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Foot Diameter 7.5 cm
Rim Diameter 9.8 cm
Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Crystal (lead glass)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 1680 Frans Greenwood 1761
  • Location: Upper side of foot
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

Inscription present: for B. Jabez Francis, the engraver

  • Location: On top of foot
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Mark

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.14-1980
Primary reference Number: 24980
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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