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Wine glass: C.647-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Small bell bowl wheel-engraved with rose and two buds, star, 'FIAT' and 'TURNO TEMPUS ERIT', on double collar, air twist stem. Knopped at top and base. Conical foot.

Notes

History note: Sir Hugh Dawson; Donald H. Beves (1896-1961)

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.5 cm
Height: 15 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

School or Style

Rococo

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: FIAT
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Wheel-engraved
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: TURNO TEMPUS ERIT
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Wheel-engraved
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.647-1961
Primary reference Number: 25611
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 30 July 2022 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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