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Jelly glass: C/G.289-1931

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass, with hexagonal, conical bowl supported on a flattened ball on a domed foot.

Notes

History note: Collection of J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith; the Misses Varty-Smith, his sisters.

Legal notes

Given by the Misses Varty-Smith.

Measurements and weight

Height: 10 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, second half#
Circa 1750 CE - 1800 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Components of the work

Foot Diameter 5.2 cm
Rim Width 6.4 cm
Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.289-1931
Primary reference Number: 26129
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 10 May 2022 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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