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Wine glass: C.4-1978

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Ovoid bowl with engraved meandering band of geometricised tulips. Facet cut stem and plain foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Miss Betty Lias

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 6.4 cm
Height: 14.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1978-04-24) by Lias, Betty

Dating

19th Century, Mid#
Circa 1850 - 1860

Note

Traditionally associated with William Pitt and Cambridge. Another specimen in Barclay's Bank, Bene't Street, but both definitely of later date.

Components of the work

Bowl
Stem

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.4-1978
Primary reference Number: 26075

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 11 August 2016

Associated departments & institutions

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

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