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Tumbler: C/G.399-1931

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Lead glass. Flaring lip. Lower part of body has moulded wrythen decoration. A denticulated ring forms the foot ring.

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

Diameter: 3 1/4 in
Height: 4 1/2 in

Acquisition and important dates

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

Components of the work

Body
Lower Part Of Bowl

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.399-1931
Primary reference Number: 26134
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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