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Dwarf ale glass: C/G.91-1931

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Conical bowl with moulded ribbing which curves at a constantly varying angle. Twin, flattened knops, ribbed, over a short stem on a domed foot.

Notes

History note: Collection of J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 3 1/8 in
Height: 5 7/8 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses

Note

Moulded ribbing which curves at a constantly varying angle, see 'swirled ribbing', see Haynes, Cat. XIII, Aaiii

Components of the work

Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.91-1931
Primary reference Number: 26116

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 24 September 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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