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Wine glass: C.486-1961

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Current Location: In storage

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Glassworks: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Funnel bowl on square knop moulded 'GOD SAVE KING GEORGE' on moulded pedestal stem and folded foot.

Notes

History note: Purchased Sotheby's 25.2.47, lot 31, £62. Ex-collection of Henry Brown. See bill from Cecil Davis 28th February 1947.

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 7.5 cm
Height: 16 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Early
George I
Production date: circa AD 1715

School or Style

pedestal stem

Components of the work

Bowl
Stem

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: GOD SAVE KING GEORGE
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Engraved

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.486-1961
Primary reference Number: 25096

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 February 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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