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Ale goblet: C.467-1961

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Large straight-sided bowl engraved with hops and barley and initial 'F' three times, on double knopped air twist stem and plain foot.

Notes

History note: Ex. Collection Henry Brown. Ex. Collection Francis Berry. Purchased Sotheby's 25.3.47, lot 33, £22

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.7 cm
Height: 20.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1750

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: F three times

  • Text: F
  • Location: On bowl
  • Type: Initials

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.467-1961
Primary reference Number: 25529

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 25 September 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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