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Armorial goblet: C.510-1961

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Enameller: Beilby, William (Probably)
Maker: uncertain (Probably)

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Description

Lead glass painted in enamels and gilded. Large bucket bowl painted with arms of Watson (Marquis of Rockingham) and Bright, with the crest of Watson; a heavy opaque twist stem. Plain foot.

Notes

History note: Mrs A. Harvey, Brook Court, Camberley, lot 313

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 11.4 cm
Height: 22.6 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1765

Note

Both Ralph Beilby (1743-1817) and Thomas Beilby (1747-1826) were working with William Beilby during the 1760s. Ralph specialised in heraldic engraving and may therefore have been responsible for the design. Thomas left Newcastle in 1769.

School or Style

Rococo

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of enamel gold
Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.510-1961
Primary reference Number: 25842
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 24 September 2020 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

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

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