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Cordial glass: C.123-1904

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Round funnel bowl with moulded ribbing in lower part and engraved with simple floral designs above. Long straight stem, with opaque twist. (lace twist/18? fly spiral band). Plain foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

McClean Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3.0 in
Height: 7.0 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1904) by McClean, Frank

Dating

18th Century, Late
Production date: circa AD 1780

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.123-1904
Primary reference Number: 25621
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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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