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Goblet: C/G.35-1930

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass, wheel-engraved, and formerly gilt. Engraved on the bowl with a profile medallion of Queen Caroline with inscription 'QUEEN CAROLINE', and a band of floral decoration near the rim. On the opposite side of the bowl is a cartouche with the script initials 'GSM. Flat, double-cushioned knop on short stem with slightly domed foot.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mrs W.D. (Frances) Dickson

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 4.0 in
Height: 6.0 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-11-10) by Dickson, W. D. (Frances Louisa), Mrs

Dating

19th Century, Early#
George IV
Production date: circa AD 1820

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Decoration composed of gilt
Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: 'S' uncertain

  • Text: G.S.M.
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed
  • Type: Initials

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.35-1930
Primary reference Number: 26112
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 31 March 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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