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Firing glass: C/G.156-1933

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Glassmaker: Unknown

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Description

Firing glass. Like a small jam pot or tumbler, of thick glass, engraved with Masonic emblems and the words 'LODGE 160'.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator

Legal notes

The Rev. A.V. Valentine-Richards Bequest

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 2 1/4 in
Height: 2.0 in

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933) by Valentine-Richards, A. V., The Rev

Components of the work

Body
Decoration

Materials used in production

Lead-glass

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: LODGE 160
  • Location: On bowl
  • Method of creation: Inscribed

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: C/G.156-1933
Primary reference Number: 26146

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020

Associated departments & institutions

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

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