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Goblet: C.516-1961

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassworks: Unknown

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Categories

Description

Lead glass. Large ogee bowl wheel-engraved with a half length portrait of Prince Charles Edward in wreath, and on reverse, Britannia, separated by vine leaves. Opaque twist stem. Plain foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

D.H. Beves Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 9.1 cm
Height: 18.2 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 1770

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Bowl
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.516-1961
Primary reference Number: 25849
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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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