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Wine glass: C.471-1961

Object information

Current Location: Mezzanine Landing

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

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Description

Green glass ogee bowl on white centre-knopped opaque twist stem and plain green foot.

Notes

History note: Purchased 16th July 1945, lot no. undetermined, in same lot as C.470-1961, for £20.00

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.5 cm
Height: 15.0 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, third quarter#
George III
Production date: circa AD 1760

Components of the work

Bowl composed of green glass

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.471-1961
Primary reference Number: 25837
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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