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Dram glass: C/G.133-1933

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Funnel-shaped bowl with an engraved peacock and a stag's head. Rudimentary stem containing opaque twists (multi-ply corkscrew/double spiral bands). A terraced-conical foot, much thicker than usual.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 7/8 in
Height: 3 3/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Dating

18th Century, Late
George III
Production date: circa AD 1775

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.133-1933
Primary reference Number: 25731

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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